Is there any way to see the message from the Council of Cardinals as something other than damage control? Why did the Council thank the Pontiff in February for a speech he delivered to the Roman Curia in December?
This possibility of papal approval is rendered even stronger by the Pope’s strong commendation of the editorial staff of Civilta Cattolica immediately following the publication of the article which questioned the permanence of the Church’s teaching that women cannot be priests.
Are the recent public campaigns in Rome more effective at reaching Pope Francis than the many official complaints from Cardinals, Bishops, priests, and faithful?