The new pope’s prophesied mission.

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Eric E 12 years ago

You are referring to the so-called prophecy of St. Malachy, not Micah. This prophecy is fraudulent; the first evidence of its existence was centuries after it was allegedly written, and it gets very vague at this time and is ...
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You are referring to the so-called prophecy of St. Malachy, not Micah. This prophecy is fraudulent; the first evidence of its existence was centuries after it was allegedly written, and it gets very vague at this time and is stunningly accurate beforehand, suggesting it was composed long after St. Malachy. As for the 112th pope, that was Boniface VI, who reigned in 896. (Francis is the 266th pope.) As for married priests, there are already married priests and have been for a while; some Eastern Catholic priests are married and some married minister converts to Catholicism from Lutheranism and Anglicanism have been permitted to be ordained. There is no doctrine which forbids this, it is strictly discipline. A venerable one, to be sure, but only a discipline.
Kano 12 years ago

Eric, you are right; it is St Malachy, not Micah. "Micah, meaning "who is like the LORD",[1] was a prophet who prophesied from approximately 737–696 BC in Judah and is the author of the Book of Micah." Source: wiki.

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Eric, you are right; it is St Malachy, not Micah. "Micah, meaning "who is like the LORD",[1] was a prophet who prophesied from approximately 737–696 BC in Judah and is the author of the Book of Micah." Source: wiki.

"A "Prophecy of the Popes" is attributed to St. Malachy, which is claimed to predict that there would be only 112 more popes before the Last Judgment. It was discovered and published by Benedictine Arnold de Wyon in 1590. Most scholars consider the document a 16th-century elaborate hoax.[5] Like any good conspiracy theory, there are many holes in the lore of St. Malachy, according to Father James Weiss, a professor of church history at Boston College. "It is widely thought ... given who the author was and his relationship, [that the prophecies] were published to establish the case for election of one particular cardinal," said Weiss.[6] Dr. Thomas Groome, chair of the Department of Religious Education and Pastoral Ministry at Boston College, has a similar notion, "For myself -- and even as a native Irishman -- the 'Prophecies of St. Malachy' are a grand old fun tale that have about as much reliability as the morning horoscope".[6] Thomas J. Reese, SJ, of Georgetown University, had only this to say: "St. Malachy's prophecy is nonsense."[6]
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Let's bury the lies, and read the bible; we can't go wrong. The bible has stood the test of times for centuries, and its truth is being tested everyday by you and me. Its reliability has always been beyond measure.
Ben Tiago 12 years ago

A "Prophecy of the Popes" is attributed to St. Malachy, which is claimed to predict that there would be only 112 more popes before the Last Judgment. It was discovered and published by Benedictine Arnold de Wyon in 1590. Most ...
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A "Prophecy of the Popes" is attributed to St. Malachy, which is claimed to predict that there would be only 112 more popes before the Last Judgment. It was discovered and published by Benedictine Arnold de Wyon in 1590. Most scholars consider the document a 16th-century elaborate hoax.[5] Like any good conspiracy theory, there are many holes in the lore of St. Malachy, according to Father James Weiss, a professor of church history at Boston College. "It is widely thought ... given who the author was and his relationship, [that the prophecies] were published to establish the case for election of one particular cardinal," said Weiss.[6] Dr. Thomas Groome, chair of the Department of Religious Education and Pastoral Ministry at Boston College, has a similar notion, "For myself -- and even as a native Irishman -- the 'Prophecies of St. Malachy' are a grand old fun tale that have about as much reliability as the morning horoscope".[6] Thomas J. Reese, SJ, of Georgetown University, had only this to say: "St. Malachy's prophecy is nonsense."[6]
EZEKIEL 12 years ago

With the Bibel,you can always pick and choose! That your prophet NEVER heard of the word "Pope" to start with!
Of course, you are at liberty to believe what you NEED and WANT!!!

With the Bibel,you can always pick and choose! That your prophet NEVER heard of the word "Pope" to start with!
Of course, you are at liberty to believe what you NEED and WANT!!!
Nii Ankrah 12 years ago

Not serious.Only god knows tommorow

Not serious.Only god knows tommorow
Kwame Asante 12 years ago

stop reporting thes religious fairy tales and offer us the contribution of the church to science, technology and business. as is, religion is just superstition

stop reporting thes religious fairy tales and offer us the contribution of the church to science, technology and business. as is, religion is just superstition
God sent. 12 years ago

You don't know what you are saying. Read the Bible well and you will get to know that most science and technology and business concepts are from the word of God.Let me blow your mind with this 2 egs. In the garden of eden God ...
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You don't know what you are saying. Read the Bible well and you will get to know that most science and technology and business concepts are from the word of God.Let me blow your mind with this 2 egs. In the garden of eden God performed the first surgery. That was long before science inverted chlorofone used in surgery. In business he says we should pay our tithe to Him.If you are in need and you want to use it, you can do that, how ever if you are coming to pay, you need to add 5 percent to it thus you pay interest. Therefore you don't pay 10percent but 15 percent.This is where bankers learnt that when you take a loan you need to pay interest on the money you took. There is more in the Bible read and search for them and you wont criticize.
KB 12 years ago

Unevidenced, ridiculous, and flimsy post-hoc rationalizations. My mind is not blown.

Unevidenced, ridiculous, and flimsy post-hoc rationalizations. My mind is not blown.
Pee 12 years ago

keep on hallucinating, you day dreamer.

keep on hallucinating, you day dreamer.
Cobby 12 years ago

A disgrace to our education system. If we still have people who think like u and can make their voices heard, then Ghana has a long way to go.

A disgrace to our education system. If we still have people who think like u and can make their voices heard, then Ghana has a long way to go.

Fatwaba 12 years ago

"And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many" (Matthew 24:5-6).

The Pope is not only the representative of Jesus C ...
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"And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many" (Matthew 24:5-6).

The Pope is not only the representative of Jesus Christ, he is Jesus Christ himself, hidden under the veil of flesh.” Catholic National July 1895

”We hold upon this earth the place of God Almighty”
Pope Leo XIII Encyclical Letter of June 20, 1894
NT 12 years ago

Sorry gentle man, Francis is not the 112th pope! He is number 266 since pope Peter. Please check your historical facts before putting stuff out on the website.

Sorry gentle man, Francis is not the 112th pope! He is number 266 since pope Peter. Please check your historical facts before putting stuff out on the website.
AB 12 years ago

to set the records straight, Assisi is a town in Italy, Francis was a saint from Assisi, thus the name Francis of Assisi. Pls get ur facts right.

no one knows the end of the world, even the angels do not know. only the fat ...
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to set the records straight, Assisi is a town in Italy, Francis was a saint from Assisi, thus the name Francis of Assisi. Pls get ur facts right.

no one knows the end of the world, even the angels do not know. only the father.
we dont need Joseph Osei to prophesize the world is coming to an end.
securityman 12 years ago

You don't know what you are talking about.

You don't know what you are talking about.
KB 12 years ago

If you are wondering why Ghana is still a poor country riddled with reason-averse citizens 56 years after Nkrumah declared our independence, then the above article is a good clue to solving that mystery.

If you are wondering why Ghana is still a poor country riddled with reason-averse citizens 56 years after Nkrumah declared our independence, then the above article is a good clue to solving that mystery.
stop workshiping sarapis image as chr 12 years ago

Horus of Egypt "Egypt, the primeval seat of learning, was the high seat of Sun adoration. The Sphinx, with the face to the east, represents Harmmachus, young Horus, or the rising Sun. The orb is Osiris, the ruling god of day. ...
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Horus of Egypt "Egypt, the primeval seat of learning, was the high seat of Sun adoration. The Sphinx, with the face to the east, represents Harmmachus, young Horus, or the rising Sun. The orb is Osiris, the ruling god of day. In its descent it is the dying deity, going below to the land of Shades; but only to be resurrected as the victorious Horus, piercing the head of the dragon of darkness." James Bonwick Irish Druids & Old Irish Religions The Egyptian sun god Horus, who predated the Christ character by thousands of years, shares the following in common with Jesus: Horus was born of the virgin Isis-Meri on December 25th in a cave/manger with his birth being announced by a star in the East and attended by three wise men. His earthly father was named "Seb" ("Joseph"). Seb is also known as "Geb": "As Horus the Elder he...was believed to be the son of Geb and Nut." Lewis Spence, Ancient Egyptian Myths and Legends, 84. He was of royal descent. At age 12, he was a child teacher in the Temple, and at 30, he was baptized, having disappeared for 18 years. Horus was baptized in the river Eridanus or Iarutana (Jordan) by "Anup the Baptizer" ("John the Baptist"), who was decapitated. He had 12 disciples, two of whom were his "witnesses" and were named "Anup" and "Aan" (the two "Johns"). He performed miracles, exorcised demons and raised El-Azarus ("El-Osiris"), from the dead. Horus walked on ***barred word***. His personal epithet was "Iusa," the "ever-becoming son" of "Ptah," the "Father." He was thus called "Holy Child." He delivered a "Sermon on the Mount" and his followers recounted the "Sayings of Iusa." Horus was transfigured on the Mount. He was crucified between two thieves, buried for three days in a tomb, and resurrected. He was also the "Way, the Truth, the Light," "Messiah," "God's Anointed Son," the "Son of Man," the "Good Shepherd," the "Lamb of God," the "Word made flesh," the "Word of Truth," etc. He was "the Fisher" and was associated with the Fish ("Ichthys"), Lamb and Lion. He came to fulfill the Law. Horus was called "the KRST," or "Anointed One." Like Jesus, "Horus was supposed to reign one thousand years." Furthermore, inscribed about 3,500 years ago on the walls of the Temple at Luxor were images of the Annunciation, Immaculate Conception, Birth and Adoration of Horus, with Thoth announcing to the Virgin Isis that she will conceive Horus with Kneph, the "Holy Ghost," impregnating the virgin with the infant being attended by three kings, or magi, bearing gifts In addition, in the catacombs at Rome are pictures of the baby Horus being held by the virgin mother Isis--the original "Madonna and Child."
kojo, china 12 years ago

too much religioness draws africa back.following the laws of our country and avoiding criminal acts are enough to take us to heaven.

too much religioness draws africa back.following the laws of our country and avoiding criminal acts are enough to take us to heaven.
lizi 12 years ago

the name of the lord is a strong tower,the rigtheous ran to and they are saved.i know the lord whom am worshipping n he will save me.catholic pay great reverence toGod and also her teachings,we know the God we worship and we ...
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the name of the lord is a strong tower,the rigtheous ran to and they are saved.i know the lord whom am worshipping n he will save me.catholic pay great reverence toGod and also her teachings,we know the God we worship and we wil continualy stand on our faith and and our lord and master aJesus a Christ we wil be saved. Beware of false prophet.he is prophesing abt our pope, how do we know he is d anti christ him self.the bible says by their fruit we will know them.fellow catholics let not be moved but pray and and the end will justify the means.My soul glorifies the lord,my spirit rejoices in lord my saviour.amen

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