
Views on Sexual Morality Halt Appointment of New Dean at Italian Seminary
The decision to veto the appointment is rooted in Father Lintner’s published works on Catholic sexual morality, which have stirred controversy within Church circles.
The decision to veto the appointment is rooted in Father Lintner’s published works on Catholic sexual morality, which have stirred controversy within Church circles.
In a message to the foundation May 2, Pope Francis said ‘the goals your foundation intends to pursue respond to a real cultural urgency for the whole Church.’
This weekend, the Holy Father celebrates the 90th birthday of his second cousin.
After Pope Francis’ request, the Italian bishops took a different view and eventually told the pope that they still preferred him to choose their president.
COMMENTARY: Italian is not an international language, but it has great influence in the Church — so it’s especially unfortunate that two different consecratory formulas can now be used when celebrating Mass there.
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