I liked this last Pope. He appeared to be a man of the people. Caring, far less conservative than many of his counterparts. A man who liked to live simply. A man who lived more in line with the teachings of Jesus than many others in the church. May he rest in peace.
But now, we get to see the church in full flight. The ceremony, the colours, the rituals, the jostling in the conclave for the new Pope, although this is all done behind closed doors.I find all of this stuff fascinating. Despite the obnoxious wealth of the Catholic Church, I do think how they’ve done things the same way for nearly 2000 years is fascinating.
For me, I’m interested to see who makes it to the new seat of Saint Peter. Will they continue with Pope Francis’s progressive reformer’s agenda or go full conservative. It would be wonderful to see the church change its position on homosexuality, contraception, abortion and to allow priests to marry. Hell, maybe they could even allow women to be priests….
Of course, these are all thoughts on a very large with wish list of reformation. Of course, the Catholic Church is one of the last bastions of the patriarchy.They are not gonna give up some of their firm held beliefs without a big fight.
These are interesting times.
And I hope that Pope Francis rests in peace.
I could never say that for George Pell.
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