“The Vatican has created a special committee to draw out the principles contained in the controversial Abu Dhabi document, signed last February by Pope Francis and the Grand Imam of al-Azhar.” This joint declaration is entitled “A Document on Human Fraternity for World Peace and Living Together”; its utopian aim is world peace. This Abu […]
Pope Francis appoints promoter of “Islamo-Christian dialogue” as Archbishop of Marseille
Has this “Islamo-Christian dialogue” led to one Christian being saved from Muslim persecution? No. Has it saved one church from being destroyed by jihadists? No. All it has led to is the Qur’an being treated by some Christians as if it were a holy text, as you can see below. Has this been reciprocated by […]
Pope Francis: “We are called on to consider Muslims as partners to construct peaceful coexistence with”
“We are called on to dialogue with Muslims to build the future of our societies and our cities,” said the Pope. Yet this dialogue has been going on for years, and has not saved a single Christian from persecution by Muslims, or prevented a single church from being destroyed by Muslims. In fact, it has […]
Pope calls for theological reforms in Catholic schools to promote “common mission of peace” with Islam
Pope Francis has issued a call for reform within “the way theology is taught in Catholic schools, saying students must learn about dialogue with Judaism and Islam” and establish “the relationship between Catholics and Muslims as brothers, with a common mission to promote peace.” Christianity already consists of the Old Testament (Judaism) and the New […]
Vatican issues a happy Ramadan to all “Muslim brothers and sisters”
Says the Vatican in reflecting the muscular efforts of Pope Francis to fully embrace Islam: “We Muslims and Christians are called to open ourselves to others, knowing and recognizing them as brothers and sisters…. this way, we can tear down walls raised out of fear and ignorance and seek together to build bridges of friendship […]
Hugh Fitzgerald: Pope Francis and King Mohammed Make an “Appeal for Jerusalem” (Part Two)
But now let’s return to that joint statement made by the Pope and King Mohammed VI on Jerusalem. Reports about it appeared under various headlines: Reuters: Pope, Morocco’s king, say Jerusalem must be open to all faiths Crux: Pope Francis, Moroccan leader issue appeal for Jerusalem Times of Israel: Pope in Morocco urges Jerusalem be […]
Hugh Fitzgerald: Pope Francis and King Mohammed Make an “Appeal for Jerusalem” (Part One)
On his return from a recent trip to Morocco, Pope Francis was well pleased with his encounter with his Muslim “brothers and sisters.” He seemed especially pleased with the appeal he and King Mohammed VI issued together, stating to reporters that “For example, the joint appeal for Jerusalem was a step forward made not by […]
Pope Francis condemns “huge economic interests” and “fake news fueling prejudice and hate”
“Pope Francis suggested Tuesday that ‘huge economic interests’ are at work in the digital world, capable of manipulating ‘the democratic process.’” He continued: “The way many platforms work often ends up favouring encounter between persons who think alike, shielding them from debate….These closed circuits facilitate the spread of fake news and false information, fomenting prejudice […]
Pope: God wants Catholic, Muslim fraternity
God doubtless wants all of us to live in peace, but what exactly is preventing that? What kind of “fraternity” can Christians enjoy with Muslims in light of these teachings: Muslims must fight against and subjugate Christians: “Fight those who believe not in Allah nor the Last Day, nor hold that forbidden what has been […]
Pope: “Let’s not accuse Muslims. Let’s accuse ourselves also.”
“But something else is concerning to me: the regression of us Christians when we take away freedom of conscience. Think of the Christian doctors and hospital institutions that do not have the right of conscientious objection, for example, for euthanasia. How? The Church has moved on and you Christian countries go backwards? Think of this […]