"It is odd that he did not elect to address the bishops directly." I would guess that it is because unless things are brought out publicly, nothing will be done.
"It is odd that he did not elect to address the bishops directly." I would guess that it is because unless things are brought out publicly, nothing will be done.
Who says you cannot do both? Nothing is stoping individual bishops attending and then praying rosaryтАЩs and making long statements about how much they love the Pope outside. Why would you reject the seat at the bishops conference unless you are tying to insulate yourself from fraternal connection and correction?
Yes, and unfortunately his way of expressing his concerns outside looks to me a lot like attention and publicity seeking rather than a desire to actually effect change.
fwiw, if he'd registered to attend the bishops' conference meeting, he could have taken the floor during a public session, livestreamed and broadcast on tv, and read (most of) his letter -- there is a five minute time limit on individual statements.
"It is odd that he did not elect to address the bishops directly." I would guess that it is because unless things are brought out publicly, nothing will be done.
Who says you cannot do both? Nothing is stoping individual bishops attending and then praying rosaryтАЩs and making long statements about how much they love the Pope outside. Why would you reject the seat at the bishops conference unless you are tying to insulate yourself from fraternal connection and correction?
The only good reason I can think of, is if he's already tried that repeatedly. There are a lot of ways to communicate with other bishops privately.
Yes, and unfortunately his way of expressing his concerns outside looks to me a lot like attention and publicity seeking rather than a desire to actually effect change.
fwiw, if he'd registered to attend the bishops' conference meeting, he could have taken the floor during a public session, livestreamed and broadcast on tv, and read (most of) his letter -- there is a five minute time limit on individual statements.