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The Pope has left Vatican City
As a Catholic, this is such a weird feeling - we technically do not have a "leader" right now, until the Conclave votes on a new Pope.
I truly hope that the Cardinals realize that today's youth, while having the strong foundation of the Church, are demanding some changes, too.
Does anyone have any thoughts?
My three sons!
Re: The Pope has left Vatican City
I agree there needs to be change. Although, for me personally, I don't think there will ever be enough change that would resolve the issues/struggles I have with being Catholic (or a "not really practicing Catholic", I guess. I'm not really sure what I am.).
First and foremost, they need to address child abuse within the Catholic Church. This should be done immediately, aggressively, and transparently. From there, I think there are several issues where I would like to see a more modern/progressive view, or at least not such an "anti" view, which will obviously take time. Otherwise, I don't know. Like I said, I struggle with being Catholic, so my opinion is probably not fair or realistic.
Well, DH is Russian Orthodox so the Roman Catholic church is progressive comparitively! Women aren't even allowed on the altar and if they do enter certain parts it has to be re-blessed. Although Orthodox priest must be married to be assigned a church.
Anyhoo, I think there are a lot of things that need changed and addressed but I also think there are things that should stay the same. I am not for women priest, I actually think girl altar servers is odd but that is me, too much Catholic school. I like the tradition that the church has.
My Aunt (by marriage) is Byzantine Catholic...we went to her sister's wedding years ago and I almost fell over when I heard parts of the wedding ceremony!
Yeah and Byzantine is a between Catholic and Orthodox or as Nathan would say. Orthodox Lite!
Beautiful traditions but intense! I went to Easter Vigil with his family once, we left at 8 pm, I got home at 6 the next morning. Oh, and it was in Russian.