Saints – Did Francis pose “logistical problems” for Heaven?

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The recently deceased Pope Francis left not only earthly traces, but, according to Roman Catholic beliefs, also significant changes in the heavenly realm. He significantly expanded the arsenal of “saints.” Could heaven have faced logistical problems due to the zeal of its earthly “commander-in-chief”?

Francis was diligent in his heavenly expansion

Pope Francis has left a clear mark over the course of his pontificate. His “achievements” include adding 942 more saints to the heavenly arsenal of “adorables.” Although Pope John Paul II was very diligent in expanding the repertoire of saints, he only added 482 more names over the course of 27 years, while Francis needed only 12. (Source).

How can one imagine it when the Pope, the self-appointed representative of the heavenly realm, defines certain people as “holy”? According to Roman Catholic legends, there is a kind of extended hierarchy in heaven. Just as there is a hierarchy on Earth, there must be a similar order in heaven. However, the source for such ideas—as is common with the Church of Rome—is not to be found in the Bible.

It becomes mysterious

A hierarchy that also includes “saints” dates back to the early 5th century. No, not from the circles of the “ancient Church Fathers,” but from Dionysius the Areopagite. A Greek writer and Christian, according to the Roman Catholic information (Source). But even a little research reveals that there are essentially two versions of this historical figure.

There is a historical reference to Dionysius the Areopagite according to the account in Acts 17:34:
“Howbeit certain men clave unto him, and believed: among the which was Dionysius the Areopagite, and a woman named Damaris, and others with them.“

The “Church Father” Eusebius of Caesarea (Historia Ecclesiae 3:4) also writes about a Dionysius the Areopagite. Eusebius wrote his work at the beginning of the 4th century.

The question now arose as to who this Dionysius the Areopagite might be. According to the Roman Catholic version, he only conceived the idea of ​​the “Heavenly Hierarchy” in the 5th century. Indeed, a figure appears who worked as a philosopher and theologian around the year 500. He remained anonymous but described himself as a member of the Athenian Areopagites. Today, this philosopher is known as Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite.

Church Unwaveringly Perpetuates Error

Up until the Middle Ages, the Church of Rome mistakenly believed that the author of the records was the actual Dionysius from the 1st century. But, apparently, to this day, despite better knowledge, they continue to cling to this error and tell people the medieval version of the fairy tale. This is “consistent,” to avoid the word “mendacious.”

This hierarchy, based on an obvious historical error, naturally also includes the mother of the incarnate Jesus Christ, Mary. She therefore occupies the highest position in the heavenly hierarchy. Only then follow the three(!) archangels Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael. Among them are the saints of the Old Testament, namely Abraham, Moses, and David. There are even “threshold saints” who follow. These are defined as those who were contemporaries of Jesus Christ but were born before Him. These include Joseph and John the Baptist.

One fantasy after another

In Catholic theology, one fantasy follows another. The Bible itself recognizes only one archangel, Michael. For example, in Luke 1, the angel Gabriel also appears by name, but not as an archangel. The Bible does not recognize Raphael. He only appears in the apocrypha “Book of Tobit” (Info). It is not for nothing that Tobit and others have been removed from the canon as ancient fantasy stories (Info). The Church of Rome, however, clings to them.

This would not be the end of the hierarchy. According to Roman Catholic philosophy, it continues with the apostles (e.g., Paul and Peter). Then it is the turn of the martyrs. According to the Roman Catholic Church, there are more than 1,000 of these in the German area..

Highest Level of “Holiness”

Even the “status of saint” is not monochromatic. There are three levels of “holiness.” The highest level is the position of “Doctor of the Church.” This highest level is awarded to a “saint” who, during their earthly ministry, has brought theology to “new dimensions.”

One such colorful figure is “Saint” Alphonsus Liguori. He claimed to have established that Jesus Christ actually didn’t need to shed blood to redeem humanity from their sins. A single tear from Jesus would have been enough. Thus, the “supreme saint” Liguori postulates that Jesus’ crucifixion was actually for nothing (Info).

This also explains why, when asked, Pope Francis did not elaborate on the reason for Jesus’ crucifixion, but even called it a mistake.

Clearly attributable character

One simply has to consider the consequences of these “canonizations.” When the self-appointed earthly representative, the Pope, defines someone as “holy,” he thereby changes the constellation of the hierarchy in heaven. He essentially reshuffles the cards, and the heavenly world must conform accordingly. Since 1234, the Pope alone has had the authority to declare deceased people “holy,” thus qualifying them to be addressed by the (Catholic) faithful for intercession in prayer.

Francis brought 942 new additions to the heavenly ranks of “saints.” The largest increase came with 813 new “saints” from the Martyrs of Otranto. Could Heaven somehow manage this influx that came “out of the blue”? These may then be worshipped, at the behest of the Bishop of Rome. It’s actually incredible that anyone can believe this.

It’s not for nothing that the Bishop of Rome wears the tiara, the three-tiered crown, as a “most humble” expression of his rule over heaven, earth, and the underworld. Isn’t that actually pathological? A single construct of lies from the “father of lies” (John 8:44). This presumptuous character is unmistakable and also clearly expressed in the Bible:

Bible verses from King James Version (1611)