Pope Francis offered an unprecedented apology for the Church's role in colonizing the Americas, yet failed to directly the slave trade and many more global injustices.
Thorough read! I did not know all of this about Pope Francis. I agree with you that his efforts were half hearted, however, they were more than we've seen in times past. I'd hope that he led by example and influenced others coming after him to consider filling in the gaps. Unfortunately, there's not much trust left in hoping for someone to come right the wrongs of our past.
Multiple things can and often are true at once. It can be true that Pope Francis went farther than most in admitting the Church's part in past atrocities. AND it's still woefully short for an institution that had its grubby little prints all over much of the world's suffering. It's an institution I will never revere or trust. Thank you for such an incredibly well researched piece.
Thorough read! I did not know all of this about Pope Francis. I agree with you that his efforts were half hearted, however, they were more than we've seen in times past. I'd hope that he led by example and influenced others coming after him to consider filling in the gaps. Unfortunately, there's not much trust left in hoping for someone to come right the wrongs of our past.
I am concerned that the Catholic Church will veer much more than Pope Francis was and it will only encourage more abuse of human rights.
Thank you for this. I doubt most if any practicing Catholics understand this history and how it impacts current law.
“By the Fire We Carry” by Rebecca Nagle discusses the Supreme Court’s decision you mention above. I highly recommend it.
Multiple things can and often are true at once. It can be true that Pope Francis went farther than most in admitting the Church's part in past atrocities. AND it's still woefully short for an institution that had its grubby little prints all over much of the world's suffering. It's an institution I will never revere or trust. Thank you for such an incredibly well researched piece.
Died too soon