...Argentine liberation theologist, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio. He was elected pope in 2013. Rather than setting up shop in Avignon, where he belongs, the first Jesuit Pope chose to reside in the Domus Sanctae Marthae guesthouse instead of the papal apartments. He is big on climate change, against consumerism, and in favor of throwing a blanket over homosexual activity within the clergy. He's not real sure about the Resurrection, about Christ's divinity, and a few other things that would have gotten him burned at the stake a few hundred years ago, but he's hot for a certain South American Earth Mother Goddess..., in his Christmas greetings to the Curia, the Vatican's central administration, cautioned against inflexible ideological positions that may impede the Church's progress, addressing concerns following the recent approval of blessings for same-sex couples.
At 87, the pontiff acknowledged the ongoing debate between progressives and conservatives, emphasising the need to avoid rigid ideologies.
Expressing a commitment to journeying forward, Pope Francis invoked the imagery of the Magi, urging Christians to follow the guiding light even on unexplored paths.
This comes in the wake of a divisive
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divisive,they're
principled...
ruling allowing priests to administer blessings to same-sex couples under specific conditions, triggering both support and opposition within the Church.
While welcoming the pope's gesture, many conservatives voiced concerns, fearing it might challenge the foundations of faith and potentially lead to a Church schism.
Pope Francis, elected ten years ago, has consistently sought to foster inclusivity without altering traditional Church teachings on moral issues, particularly emphasising a welcoming stance towards the LGBT community.