This situation has gotten to where it is for one simple reason: the German bishops fear backlash from fellow Germans more than they fear harming communion with global Church and, more precisely, whatever governing tools the Holy Father might bring to bear on them to prevent them from doing so.
This situation has gotten to where it is for one simple reason: the German bishops fear backlash from fellow Germans more than they fear harming communion with global Church and, more precisely, whatever governing tools the Holy Father might bring to bear on them to prevent them from doing so.
I simply cannot fathom that the Cardinal electors - of whatever theological persuasion - look at what this situation has become and think "you know, in the next conclave, I'm going to vote for more of this."
This situation has gotten to where it is for one simple reason: the German bishops fear backlash from fellow Germans more than they fear harming communion with global Church and, more precisely, whatever governing tools the Holy Father might bring to bear on them to prevent them from doing so.
I simply cannot fathom that the Cardinal electors - of whatever theological persuasion - look at what this situation has become and think "you know, in the next conclave, I'm going to vote for more of this."
I hope and pray you're right.