US Cardinal Cupich defends use of ‘Pachamama’ idol during Amazon Synod
The Pope Francis-appointed Archdiocese of Chicago spiritual leader claims the Church has always embraced elements of pagan traditions.
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Articles tagged Pachamama
All Catholics must act to atone for Vatican idolatry during Amazon Synod
Millions of Catholics around the world were shocked and distressed by the scandal of the Amazon Synod. Reparation must be made.
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Pope Francis says St. Paul ‘built a bridge’ to the Athens pagans, ignores his condemnation of idols
'In the heart of one of the most famous institutions in the ancient world, the Areopagus, he realized an extraordinary example of inculturating the message of faith...'
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Amazonian woman who led Vatican tree-planting ceremony reveals its pagan significance
The woman who planted the tree with Pope Francis says the aim was to 'satisfy the hunger of Mother Earth' and reconnect with 'the divinity present in the Amazonian soil.'
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Bishop Schneider: Pachamama idolatry during Amazon Synod has its roots in Vatican II Council
The bishop explained that 'doctrinal ambiguity' regarding worship of the one true God can already be found 'partly in some expressions of the Second Vatican Council.'
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Dutch priest on pope post–Amazon Synod: ‘On good grounds I think he is a heretic’
'For the time being,' said Fr. Cor Mennen, 'we are stuck with a pope who is formally the head of the Church and at the same time harmful to the Church.'
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EWTN’s Fr. Mitch Pacwa condemns Pachamama ‘worship’ at Amazon Synod
The Jesuit priest called the presence of a pagan god statue 'a major scandal' and told the Vatican to stop saying it's a 'symbol.'
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EXCLUSIVE: Catholic priest defends burning Pachamama effigy as within ‘law of God’
'Many very wounded and angry faithful looked to me, asking us (clergy) to do something to show our repudiation of idolatry.'
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Vatican newspaper features ‘Pachamama’ bowl used at Amazon Synod’s closing Mass
L’Osservatore Romano featured on its cover the mysterious bowl of plants that was received by Pope Francis and placed on the altar.
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Statue of ancient god of child sacrifice put on display in Rome
The statue of Moloch was erected seven days prior to an event in the Vatican Gardens where the pagan goddess 'Pachamama' was worshipped.
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