Canon law expert Ed Peters contends that Pope Francis cannot be accused of heresy because of the principle of 'benignity,' where the pope's ambiguities must be interpreted in an orthodox way if at all possible.
There could be canonical implications if American bishops are intentionally refusing to associate with a bishop in full communion with them and Rome, said Dr. Ed Peters.
In a confusing new Instruction for the Order of Virgins, 'perfect continence' and the 'virtue of chastity' are not required, which means the Blessed Virgin Mary would not have been eligible.