Catholic Cardinal: There's 'Serious Division in The Church,' Could 'Develop Into a Formal Schism'
One of the top bishops in the Catholic Church, American Cardinal Raymond Burke, said there is "a very serious division in the Church which has to be mended" or it "could develop into a formal schism."
Cardinal Burke, the former head of the highest court at the Vatican, made his remarks in reference to the ongoing public debate over Pope Francis' letter on the family, Amoris Laetitia [1](The Joy of Love). In the letter, it is unclear whether the Pope is saying it is okay for divorced and civilly remarried Catholics -- who are objectively living in adultery [2], a serious sin -- may receive Holy Communion at Mass.
Cardinal Burke, four other cardinals [3], and 23 Catholic scholars and priests [4] have publicly called upon the Pope to answer this question clearly -- yes or no -- and four related questions. So far, the Pope has not responded.
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