The problem is that there is very little legitimate, constructive critique of Francis' pontificate and his theology," he said in an email.Ī significant part of the letter concentrates on "Amoris Laetitia" (The Joy of Love), a 2016 papal document that is a cornerstone of Francis' attempt to make the 1.3 billion-member Church more inclusive and less condemning. "There is overwhelming support for Francis in the global Church on one side, and a tiny fringe of extremists trying to paint Francis as a pope who is heretic. Massimo Faggioli, a well-known professor of historical theology at Villanova University in the United States, said the letter was an example of the extreme polarisation in the Church.
Let’s join Father now.It asks them to "publicly to admonish Pope Francis to abjure the heresies that he has professed".ĭeciding whether a Church member is a heretic is the job of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, the Vatican's doctrinal watchdog department. MacGillivray has put together a comprehensive overview, so we can determine once and for all, how Catholics should view the possibility of a heretical pope.
Is there a theological or legal basis for the pope losing his office? This is the longest interview we’ve done, because it’s such a complex topic. So we’ll look at this statement – was it heretical? And if it was, then what does that mean? Does it mean he loses the papacy automatically? Many saints and theologians have discussed this issue over the centuries – but only in a theoretical manner. What happens if a pope speaks heresy? This has been a topic of controversy over the course of the pontificate of Pope Francis, and it has only grown following a recent audience given by the Holy Father where he indicated that the Catholic Church includes heretics, apostates, etc. William MacGillivray on a topic that has gained renewed attention in recent days – the question of the possibility of a heretical pope.
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