Eugene Correia's article on the above subject covers a few salient points which are relevant in the Matter of the survival of the Church in the modern era. I however have to disagree that Pope Benedict XVl that he supported the modernization of the Church. Promoting the internet to spread the message of goodwill does not in of itself prove modernization if the message broadcasted is not modern in its outlook. I do agree that the teachings of the church are sacrosanct, but in other fields, there could have been more openness and tolerance. I would for instance bring up the subject of Celibacy of Priests. Here we have a contradiction where we allow Priests who have converted from Anglican and other sects to continue in the priesthood.We also have Eastern rights priests who are allowed to marry . They cannot however ascend to the rank of Bishop. Why not? Does marriage make him a lesser priest? Let us not forget that Saint Peter and the hierarchy of the Church until the rule of celibacy was introduced were married men. Another issue is the matter of homosectualism. Christ wanted an all inclusive church to reflect inclusion of all god's children. Why then should we chastise and wilily this section of the Catholic populace? More tollerance and acceptance is definitely the way forward.
The Holy Ghost is supposed to be the principal who will through the Cardinals chose the new Pope. Why then do I see posters of a cardinal being displayed in St peter's Square (Like a Political campaign) raising the premise that the church is yet another political institution. Where is the sanctity of the Conclave if there are Political stile posters giving the air of a political stile campaign? Manuel (Eddie) Tavares.
