Former pope Benedict XVI has died at the age of 95 on Saturday morning according to reports from CNN.
Born as Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger Benedict was the first pope in 600 years to retire rather than hold the office for life.
His death was announced by the Vatican shortly after current pope, Pope Francis, asked for prayers for Benedict who was described as “very sick”.
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Look at something quite amazing! Dominica is considered to be a “Christian” country – and by that I mean, through their Catholicism teaching/doctrines. But we are now looking at these people who are void of any real religion and religious beliefs. I personally consider them as being pagans. One of their leaders just passed away and we are yet to see anything in terms of condolences and the like. It’s as thou their Pope never existed. Or worse yet, not being worthy of their sympathy. I’m almost certain that this man has living relatives and friends. But his flock has abandoned him at his death. This is a disgrace to the highest order. His theology didn’t align with mine but I respected him for discipline he showed in the office which he held. I never heard of him stealing Billions from the Vatican, never heard of him as being a dictator in the church, never heard of him calling for a SNAP ELECTION to reshuffle his cardinals. But he didn’t have cool out and Free housing. Hypocrites.
This has nothing at all to do with God. First a little history. The Europeans, Greeks and then Romans went into north Africa without a god. Greeks, after persecuting/m*rd*ring their Egyptian-trained citizens Socrates, Aristotle and all who taught these concepts, started by worshipping 2 Africans, Zeus and Appolo. Romans invaded, defeated them, took Egypt and North Africa, all but destroyed the Africans’ spiritual system found there, hijacked what they found to be a form of worship, Christianity. They then weaponized Christianity to what we have today. How can you/we be of African descent look to and ‘obey’ any European concept of God when they got it from us, you, and modified it in order to enslave and take a whole continent from you; initiated by this same Vatican? I know it’s because we’ve been defeated and conquered by them, but I’m just asking as we can’t find any other group be it Chinese, Jews Indians taking up nor championing the religion of their captors.
What you are saying here,is only people that have ears to hear that can hear you,Doh even bother casting your pearls before swine, bredda
What was “The African Religious System “? Please answer me this question. Make the knowledge of your history complete or understandable, if you can. But I’m not holding my breath on this one. In any case, religions have myriads of difference based on culture, traditions and s multitude of deities. However, one must either decide whether he believes in the one true and [Living God]. To this end there should be no debate in regards to religions. Let’s not make to ourselves cloaks of leaves to cover our Sins, or wrongs.
And don’t forget, that Africa is a Continent with thousands of different religions. So you said the invaders destroyed “the Africans spiritual system.” Which ones didn’t they destroy? Religions are in some ways related to the body and soul. One may kill/destroy the body; but they cannot touch or destroy the soul. Instead of debating religions we should focus on the destiny of our soul. Jesus is the Saviour of my soul. I do not rely on religions.
Those are great questions Time-x. I pondered the last sentence in my comment then I ran into the book Stolen Legacy by George GM James. After reading the 1st chapter, just the mention of the African Spiritual System I realized that I knew nothing and was taught nothing by people who had no obligation to teach me anything on who I am nor the history of my people, while others knew and promoted theirs. I paid a fortune for the eye-opening book back then. Today these books or sections in video form are free on Utube and the web. Only a little research on this mighty Spiritual system that all western religions Islam, Judaism, Christianity sprung from, surpressed by powers that be. I’m not a religious person but I thought Africans knew nothing about God until Europeans taught them. Well, your African people invented even the concept of God thousands of years before these people set for on the African continent. Can we be curious, be brave to find truths?
He didn’t have no children (that we know of), no wife or lady (that we know of). So who gets all of his money? And what about his costly jewelry collection and blings? Rings, Chains, Rolex Watches, Silver Cups and more? Will any of his belongings be sold and the proceeds go to the poor? Look how much wealth is concentrated in one institution, the Catholic Church. Does a Pope make or have a will? It’s possible. He may have property from his family; or he may have bought properties before becoming a Priest and then a Pope. Are they entitled to own any property once becoming a Pope? Does the Pope family have the right s to want to bury their loved one where they wish? Or does the family have a right to know the cause of death? Or does the church family have that right to know how their Pope died? My wish and desire is that we find peace and rest in our blessed Savior Jesus Christ. Don’t procrastinate. Don’t ignore your most important Treasure – Your precious Soul. Happy New Year to DNO.
The Vatican wealth stays Vatican,just give thanks another Demon has been Vanked
I’m not a Pope man. He was highly educated. Maybe the most educated Pope and then Pope Pius. But these men hold very deep secrets!!! Saw a pic of him flashing the “Goat Sign.” Most of you will know the diabolical meaning of that. In my view, these men are so verse in the spiritual teachings and history of the early church and thousands of years before which was the period of the patriarchs like Abraham etc.. These popes do not live by what they preach because what they preach is the Catholic doctrines. But they are aware that the Holy Bible requires much more of man for salvation and the saving of their soul. So then, they could be leading people down a path which they themselves avoid. Many Catholic Church ministers have left that region to live an acceptable life in the sight of God. A priest doesn’t confess his sins to another priest. Why not? Because he knows better. For the same reason a Pope doesn’t confess his sins to no man as there can only be one Pope. Only one Pope.