Pope Francis, who wowed America on his recent visit, has brought a refreshing level of liberalism and honesty to an institution that has a history of conservatism and hypocrisy.
Declining a lunch date with politicians in favor of an hour or two with homeless people speaks volumes about his authenticity.
When you look at the history of the Papacy, you’ll notice that kindness, acceptance, and a concern for the poor are overshadowed by the institution’s history of arrogance, divisiveness, and self-interest.
The reason Pope Francis bucks the system is that he’s an older soul than almost any other pope in history.
Most of them have been young souls who ended up in the position as a result of politics and a personal desire for wealth and power, rather than a need to serve.
Pope Francis is a Level 10 soul.
And amongst popes, that’s so unusual it makes me wonder how he slipped through the net.
His soul type is that of a Spiritualist (no surprise), and that’s what you want in a religious leader.
His primary Leader influence is the kind of thing you see in influential old souls.
It means he’s not just a puppet, manipulated by powerful figures in the Vatican like so many other popes. Pope Francis is his own man.
During his recent visit to the U.S., the pope met with Kim Davis (Level 5, Spiritualist/Helper), the Kentucky homophobe famous for her refusal to issue marriage licenses to gay couples. The event was deliberately designed (not by Davis, but by enemies in the church) to embarrass him.
The liberal views Pope Francis so confidently expresses have endeared him to many older souls.
He speaks out on subjects like climate change, points out the evils of unbridled capitalism, and stands up for undocumented immigrants.
Though he might seem like a radical, his stance on equality, justice, and the environment is only unusual in that we’re not used to hearing from religious leaders who really do care about the less fortunate in society, or the degradation of the planet.
He’s really just expressing what any Level-10 soul should.
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We may never see him bless gay marriage, or support a woman’s right to choose, but we should appreciate his courageous stance on issues other popes have avoided.
As a Spiritualist/Leader, Pope Francis has the ability to influence people in ways that few others can.
And that will benefit us all, as his example elevates the collective consciousness, and helps take one more step towards a world of greater peace, compassion, and equality.
I read the Pope’s encyclical, “Laudato Si'”, which is absolutely one of the best documents I have read on environmental issues and social justice. He really speaks from the heart of Christian teaching – which is unusual within the Church ( of any flavour!). This man is different – he is truthful to the message of Love, and urges us to remember the sacredness of our beautiful Earth. Let’s remember, on this topic, the make or break Paris Talks on climate change which are coming up at the end of this month. Can world leaders find the bigger vision before it is too late?
Love to all, Fiona Cartmell
Hi Fiona – Interesting stuff. I trust all is well. -A
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Hi Ainslie,
Very interesting article. I knew he was an older soul when he declared that animals have souls and that he took his name from St-Francis because he was an animal lover.
My question is that why did he support Ms Davis’ behavior and why is he in a religion like the catholic church. I thought as you soul gets older, you become more spiritual and less inclined to organized religion?
You can see the more spiritual side of him, but he’s caught up in dogma. Often, for an old soul spiritualist the church is the only place to go.
Very interesting!
After reading your article, I now understand why I feel a distinct trust where Pope Francis is concerned, unlike the past 2 popes that I remember.
I wonder how many old souls he will bring back to the church and how many more will follow his environmental lead.
I am anxiously awaiting the shift is consciousness that the occupants of Earth desperately need to have in order to save the little blue marble we call home.
Thank you for all you teach me, Ainslie
Dear Ainslie….just reading this Pope Francis article now, how lovely…and thanks! I recently wrote an article featuring both Francis and Princess Diana on HuffPost (will share the link below…I think you’ll enjoy!) but your post had me thinking. Have you ever “researched” Diana or her sons re their “soul level” etcetera? I’m writing about her spiritual mission, so of course I’m curious!
Many thanks for your inspiring work…xoxo
(“A Revolution in Tenderness” = https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/595e8da1e4b08f5c97d0681a )
An excellent article, Cornelia. I love your writing, and look forward to reading your book. I’ve not had the chance to explore much of Diana’s life, but I should do. Thanks for the prompt!
Many thanks…most appreciated! (I love “prompts” too!) I look forward to your “royal” explorations! xo