Selective Synodality, by Joseph Enders

By Joseph Enders, Church Militant, May 13, 2021

Vatican’s double standard

Cdl. Joseph Tobin and Cdl. Luis Ladaria

NEWARK, NJ (ChurchMilitant.com) – A New Jersey prelate is covering for the Vatican’s double standard regarding Pope Francis’ supposed quest for synodality.

Newark’s Cdl. Joseph Tobin discussed the pope’s agenda May 4 during a webinar for Loyola University Chicago’s Hank Center for the Catholic Intellectual Heritage annual Cardinal Bernardin Common Cause lecture.

Tobin highlighted “synodality” as the “long game” of Francis’ pontificate. “The Vatican is not the only part of the Body of Christ,” the cardinal explained. “Francis has been clear he sees this role.”

Critics are unhappy with his questionable speech, noting the current papacy displays a double standard when it comes to so-called synodality.  …

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