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Five prominent cardinals have challenged Pope Francis to clarify apparent ambiguities in his teaching regarding topics such as blessings for gay couples, the ordination of women, and the authority of the synod of bishops. |
The cardinals said they submitted five questions, called a “dubia,” on Aug. 21 requesting clarity on several topics.
The dubia were signed by Cardinal Walter Brandmüller, Cardinal Raymond Burke, Cardinal Zen Ze-Kiun, Cardinal Juan Sandoval Íñiguez and Cardinal Robert Sarah
Five prominent cardinals have submitted dubia to Pope Francis, urging him to clarify points of doctrine before this month’s meeting of the Synod on Synodality.
The prelates, who also issued a “Notification to Christ’s Faithful,” hail from the diverse ecclesiastical landscapes of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas.