New popes stance on Freemasonry

[widows son]

Has the new Pope addressed the issue the church has with Freemasonry since he was elected? Just an honest question, no debate intended.

 

[j_gimpy]

No, and it would be unusual for a pope to make any major declarations within his first year holding the papal office.



Entered Apprentice Mason
Phoenix Lodge #154
Sumner, Washington

 

[solomon1979]

Didn't the past pope ban freemasonry or had some involvement in it?


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[j_gimpy]

HH Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI - then known as Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger and the Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of Faith - merely reaffirmed past Church teaching that involvement in Freemasonry placed a man in grave sin, and as such he may not receive Holy Communion. Read the letter 'Declaration on Masonic Associations'.



Entered Apprentice Mason
Phoenix Lodge #154
Sumner, Washington