It used to tickle my funny bone when I'd ask folks if what they had just told me was really true and they'd respond: "Is the Pope Catholic?"
That joking question was intended to be the final word on the subject.
Well, ever since Pope Francis was elected to the Papacy, I have not been hearing those words as frequently.
And, in the face of the many challenges to his teachings, even accusations that the Holy Father has made statements that border on the heretical, the humor of "Is the Pope Catholic?" has evaporated!
For example, I shudder to think what Cardinal Burke or Cardinal Sarah would reply should the question be put to them. Or the reaction of the self-proclaimed "defenders of the faith" who signed and invited others to sign a petition exerting that the Pope has proclaimed erroneous teachings and must retract his heretical pronouncements.
There are any number of websites which daily accuse the Holy Father of apostacy which will lead to a worldwide schism within the Church.
So, I guess folks are going to have to find another quip to assure their audiences of their truthfulness or the accuracy of their words.
Never thought I'd see the day!
Come to think of it, the Devil better buy himself a parka.
Who knows?
With all the confusion about the Pope's Catholicity, maybe there will be "a cold day in hell" someday soon!
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