Schneider on Francis' Visit: "Supermarket of Religions"

Wednesday’s World Congress of Religions in Astana attended by Francis gave the impression of a “supermarket of religions,” Astana Auxiliary Bishop Athanasius Schneider told journalists on the last day of Francis’ visit to Kazakhstan on September 15.

Schneider spoke of a "show" and of presenting Catholicism as one religion among many while there is only one true religion, namely the Church founded by God himself. He warned that the political elites can "abuse this meeting for their own agendas."

It is normal to have difference with Francis because bishops are not employees to a boss but brothers, Schneider explained, “This is collegiality, this is fraternity.” He has criticised Francis’ controversial decision "to allow" adulterer Communion and to forbid Roman Mass,

“When I in conscience see that something is not correct or ambiguous, I have to say it to him with respect, fraternally, and this is Church,” Schneider added who welcomed Francis to Astana Cathedral for a meeting with the clergy and accompanied him to the altar.

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