Ad Orientem: Cardinal Policarpo: 'No fundamental obstacle to the ordination of women'

Monday, June 27, 2011

Alice C. Linsley said...: Soon to read "the former Cardinal Policarpo..."

My guess is that he's either ignorant, a heretic, seeking media attention, or he's homosexual.; 6/28/2011 5:38 AM
Chris Jones said...: Or, quite possibly, all of the above.; 6/28/2011 8:52 AM
Ochlophobist said...: Policarpo reached the retirement age for bishops in February. At 75 they have to offer their resignation. It can take many months for Rome to make a decision in regard to an elderly bishop's future.

This could be a parting shot by Policarpo. He was considered papabile by a few in the last election. Perhaps he is a bit miffed.; 6/28/2011 9:28 AM
Chris Jones said...: According to the linked article, the Pope has declined Cdl Policarpo's resignation and asked him to stay on for two years.

Maybe it takes two years to find a Portuguese speaking priest who is orthodox enough to become bishop.; 6/28/2011 9:41 AM
Ochlophobist said...: Chris,

Ha! I guess our Lady of Fatima had it wrong then about Portugal always remaining faithful to the true dogma.; 6/28/2011 4:40 PM
Anonymous said...: Right. Just like there is no fundamental obstacle to people's faith when the Mass is turned into something that's "all about us."; 6/28/2011 9:09 PM