Revealed: Dozens Of Catholic Scholars Seriously Object To Pope’s Teachings
Kevin Daley
12:38 PM 07/25/2016
Pope Francis waves as he arrives at a Jubilee audience in Saint Peter Pope Francis waves as he arrives at a Jubilee audience in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican April 9, 2016. REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi
The National Catholic Reporter (NCR) released the names of 45 priests and theologians who have serious misgiving about Pope Francis’ recent teachings, fearing his lenient pastoral style is creating confusion that weakens the Church.
The letter was precipitated by one of the pope’s most recent announcements, called an apostolic exhortation — a document that urges the faithful to adopt certain practices, but is not considered official church teaching. The document, specifically known as Amoris Laetitia, was issued after 2015’s contentious Synod of Bishops, which discussed modern family life.
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The Synod entertained the possibility of allowing divorced and civilly remarried Catholics to receive Communion, a move the pontiff tepidly endorsed in the recent announcement. Divorced Catholics who remarry outside the Church are, according to traditional teaching, committing adultery and are ineligible to receive Communion. (RELATED: Pope Francis Taps Liberal For Key
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