The Pope @ Easter

So, the Pope's Easter message? Good? Bad? Indifferent? For me? Disappointing.... let me re-emphasise, I am not a Catholic, nor do I follow another religious doctrine, however I do acknowledge the Catholic Church has a significant influence on the populous. As such, I was keen to hear what this new Pope's first Easter message might... Continue Reading →

April 1, 2013 0

Pope Seems Like a Nice Guy

Well a big week for the Papists! Pope Francis......... when I heard Jesuit my first thought was zealot, passionate about his beliefs, possibly fanatical but on reflection devout seems better suited and, a first perhaps? A man who truly believes in his God!! On the plus side I am sure his appointment is striking fear... Continue Reading →

March 17, 2013 0

Controversy & Speculation

So much speculation in the media this week around the worst examples of behaviour of senior members of the Catholic Church. So for years, the Pope has managed to protect the reputation of the Church from the worst of crimes - child abuse. Yet now we are all meant to believe he has stepped down... Continue Reading →

February 24, 2013 0

Controversy Over Pope’s Resignation

So firstly, let's agree, the Pope's resignation was (in part) a diversionary tactic that has backfired beyond all expectations. The world was meant to speculate on the incoming Pope; where the outgoing Pope might reside; how he might spend his time; and so on. While these events unfold we were not meant to wonder "what... Continue Reading →

February 24, 2013 0