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Roseeurekacross
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you don’t have much faith in the magisterium
That is arguing the definition. But yes, I think wanting something now meets that definition. With such a diverse accusation made, I think it only just that the Pope have time to develop a thoughtful and researched response. Vigano developed his accusations over a much longer period of time.Is it really impatience that causes some to want a clear and timely response?
Welp, I called that the first day the PA grand jury report hit the stands.Also Cardinal Wuerl is apparently stepping down.
This is quite troubling for me as well. To state that Satan tries to “uncover the sin, so they are visible to scandalize the people” is a very poor choice of words. Are we then to conclude that those bishops who do not uncover the sins (i.e., but rather cover them) are to be deemed saintly?Saying that it seems that the Great Accuser has been unchained and is attacking bishops by uncovering sins to scandalize people is troubling.
I am heartened that it will be Cardinal diNardo leading this entourage. He is level-headed and balanced, has not patience with this sort of scandal, yet has a deep pastoral side. I hope sanity and charity prevail.It us now reported that the Holy Father will be meeting with Cardinal DiNardo on Thursday. Also Cardinal Wuerl is apparently stepping down.
Whispers in the Loggia
Historically and canonically, the Church excluded unchaste men from entrance into seminaries. There has been almost 2,000 years of objective criteria for judging a canidate’s worthiness for the sacred office of the priesthood: habitual chastity was a prerequisite. A subjective, more merciful application of judgement has supplanted what worked for centuries to protect the purity of the priesthood.Hindsight has great clarity, which is why we can only judge some matters in the historical context.
Really, scandal or not, it’s about time for him anyway. He already submitted his resignation nearly three years ago as per canon law. Traditionally, popes are slow to accept the resignations of cardinals. But by the time they get to about 78, they tend to actually retire.Also Cardinal Wuerl is apparently stepping down.