Pope Francis says he is not afraid of a schism within the Catholic Church, even as he confronts criticism from conservative Catholics about his leadership. 'I pray that there will not be schisms,' he said, 'but I am not afraid.'
Aboard the Papal plane Pope Francis says he is not afraid of a schism within the Catholic Church, even as he confronts criticism from conservative Catholics about his leadership.
"I pray that there will not be schisms," the Pope said Tuesday,"but I am not afraid."The Pope's remarks came in response to a question from a journalist at a press conference aboard the papal plane. Francis was returning to Rome from Africa, where he spent six days in Mozambique, Madagascar and Mauritius. A schism is a formal break within the church, usually due to disputes over Catholic teaching.
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