Do you have faith in the Catholic Church and the direction its leaders are taking?

[princeofromance]

[BCRanger10]

Moreso now than I did with Pope Francis, who I think in time will be remembered as one of the absolute WORST popes in history.

Already, I like Leo better than Francis. I at least don't get the sense that my spiritual father hates me (and he did, I don't care what anyone says; he was a bitter, angry, hateful man). However, Pope Leo XIV still has a lot more in common with his unholy predecessor than I'd like. We'll just have to see how things turn out.

[MisterWack]

I have faith in the Catholic Church and the directions they are taking.

I like the new American-origin Pope.

[Agape93]

I don't have faith in a corrupt institution that defends pedophiles.

[Gwendoline]

Yes I do.

[BobbieBoy666]

The Catholic Church's leadership structure involves the Pope (Bishop of Rome and successor to St. Peter), regional archbishops and bishops, and priests and deacons who lead local parishes. The Church's political and social positions are also evolving, with changes evident in institutional structures and activities. While the Church maintains a hierarchical structure, it also emphasizes the importance of a communitarian and Christian type of democracy.
Elaboration:
Leadership Structure:
The Catholic Church is governed by a hierarchical system, with the Pope at the head. Regional leadership is entrusted to archbishops and bishops, who oversee archdioceses and dioceses. Priests and deacons provide sacramental and spiritual leadership at the local parish level.
Evolving Political and Social Positions:
The Church has been adapting to changes in the political and social landscape. This includes shifts in institutional structures and activities, as well as adjustments to the Church's political and social stances.
Commitment to Democracy:
The Catholic Church has historically supported democratic principles, advocating for a communitarian and Christian type of democracy. However, the Church also emphasizes the importance of social justice, the common good, and the rejection of individualism in favor of communitarianism.
Hierarchy:
The Catholic Church has a strong emphasis on hierarchy, with the Pope as the supreme authority. Bishops are considered the chief leaders, with priests and deacons serving as their assistants.
Role of Faith:
The Church's rule of faith is based on the Word of God, as contained in Scripture and Apostolic Tradition.

[contentious]

The Bishop of Rome (Pope) is the leader of the other Catholic Bishops. The word bishop comes from the Greek episkopos from epi- "over" + skopos "one that watches, one that looks after; a guardian, protector". Their job is to guard and protect the word of God. It's like a military post. They stand on the wall and ensure that the message of the gospel stay true, and thus act as the chief teachers of a diocese to insure other priests are trained and stay consistent with the Bible. It's not like everyone that goes to church is looking to some leader to tell them what to do. Catholics have the Bible for that. Those with the most understanding of scripture often pursue positions in the church to guard the word, but it has long been understood by the church that evil will try to infiltrate the church and that there are those who will abandon their post and fall into apostasy. It's understood that Freemasons/Gnostics are actively infiltrating the Catholic Church in an attempt to corrupt the word of God and destroy the church from within. This is what is refereed to as the Deep Church. So, no not everyone in the Catholic church are on the side of God. Catholics have faith in God, not faith in men as it were. Catholics know to actively watch for those who are trying to destroy the church.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/U6-ns7Fn6Ss

[contentious]

You have to stay true to the word of God and put your support behind bishops that fight for the church, knowing full and well they face threats from within that are trying to tear it all down. In the end God wins, but not everyone that is considered "leadership" will be standing at the end of the fight. There are those that are true to the faith within the church and in the end they will win.

[TsundereMatrix]

I had this conversation with my mom not long ago as she raised me as Catholic. We both still believe in God but also believe the Catholic Church is corrupt. Most of the donations during the services just go to the Vatican and not really to charity. We don’t agree with that.

[Anonymous]

I'll be sure for certain when I see his behaviors towards the traditionalists. I only attend the Tridentine/Latin Mass. "Pope" Francis actively had hatred towards folks like me and supressed many traditional communities like the Franciscans of the Immaculate.

[strateguy632]

Nope. As an outsider i oppose and even for their own benefits , they need to stop requiring weekly prayer and confession, so they can count those "people who don't" in their total.

[lightbulb27]

what direction is that?

of course not, I have faith in Christ alone, not man. I hope they do well though...

[AviatorTom]

It's good that the Church is expanding its global coverage. The era of the Italian Pope is over.

[strateguy632]

Oh please leo lived in italy and served in a church in italy, in recent years when selected.

[AviatorTom]

@strateguy632 But he's not Italian.

[Caughtulookin]

I wouldn't trust any religion for anything other than good contacts fot help or in need of help. Other than that its a cesspool of gossip, backstabbing, and judgement.

[WonderingManII]

In my religious circle we believe that the Catholic Church went off the rails a long long long long long long long long long long time ago. So the simple answer is no.

[MrChinaski]

I'm not Catholic, but my impression is the Pope is a good man. Time will tell what he achieves.

[TheWombRaider]

Absolutely not the Catholic church and the office of the papacy is the first beast that rises out of the sea in the book of Daniel. Not the individual person but the organization and office itself.

[douride2]

Sorry but I have very little use for religion.

[Godihateyou]

I dont care about the Catholic Church. I'm a Christian. I follow the words and works of Christ. Catholics are satanic idolatry who contradict almost all of his words and works. Thays why he warned us to come out of her, the synagogue and churches.

[Sazidhassan]

As christian we should be united whatever the church they follow...

[Godihateyou]

Christians don't follow churches or temples. They follow the works and words of christ as written in the Bible.

[Sazidhassan]

Believing divinity of jesus main... unites we stand divided we fall...

[Godihateyou]

Jesus says " I am the last sacrifice" the Catholic Church has you sacrifice every year for lent and tells you that their priests have the power to pull Jesus out of heaven at every mass into a waifer and sacrifices him again. What say you?

[Sazidhassan]

I said christians should united... not church... stop dividing real enemy is outisde...

[Godihateyou]

The real enemy ar the people that oppose the words and works of Christ.

[Sazidhassan]

That includes muslims...

[Jersey2]

Yes, I do. Time will tell. The actual direction isn’t clear at the moment.

[FunkyMonkee]

Absolutely not! I have no use whatsoever for religion.

[AngryCarl2]

Insofar as I have any faith it's certainly not connected to the Catholic church.

[AndrésC64]

Not at all! I don't have faith in any church or religion.

[lyrem04]

Nope, I only have faith in Jesus

[Cubus]

New pope is promising so far.

[DrPepper12]

I have faith in NO religious institutions.

[Panthero80]

I think Pope Leo will be a good pope.

[Anonymous]

No, I'm not religious.

[Anonymous]

No because i follow a different religion

[Grond21]

Yes I do

[Kelly6]

Not anymore

[chocolatetwopointo]

nope

[maj1nall]

No and i'm not care

[OfDeath]

What? No.