Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò: Bergoglio’s attitude to sin is ‘antichristic’
Our Lord associated with sinners in order to convert them: think of Magdalene, who was an adulteress, or of Zacchaeus, who was a tax collector on behalf of the Roman Empire. The effect of the Lord’s presence alone converts these souls, who abandon the path of sin and are converted to Him. “Go and sin no more”.
The Savior does not conceal guilt, but on the contrary indicates it as an obstacle to salvation and holiness, and offers His Grace to change one’s life and follow Him. Because it is the salvation of the soul that the Lord wants, not the normalization of sin. The battle against the world, the flesh and the devil is fought and won first of all by recognizing the enemy and arming ourselves so we can overthrow him.
Bergoglio’s acquaintances are the exact opposite. He is not interested in the salvation of souls, whom he actually encourages in sin and public scandal. His “sympathy” for the workers of iniquity …More