Cardinals Cupich, McElroy say ‘impossible to go back’ to synods without lay voters
October 31, 2023
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CWN Editor's Note: In a post-Synod joint interview, Cardinal Blase Cupich of Chicago and Cardinal Robert McElroy of San Diego said it would be “impossible” to return to a Synod of Bishops composed soley of bishops.
“It would be wrenching to go back if you just had bishops there or just bishops voting,” said Cardinal McElroy. “We all have authority [based on Baptism], and that means that we all have something to say,” added Cardinal Cupich.
The prelates also called for a “reimagining” of the diaconate, in an apparent effort to promote women’s ordination.
“It’s valid to ask,” said Cardinal Cupich, “why are we ordaining candidates for the priesthood to the diaconate? It’s a legitimate question to ask. And if, if you start with that, then maybe you can begin reimagining what the diaconate is about.”
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Posted by: Randal Mandock -
Nov. 05, 2023 11:25 PM ET USA
Dr. G. Ashenden just brought up a terrifying point that is relevant to Cupich's and McElroy's bullying assertion: the handpicked laymen that are now an integral component of the synods of the episcopate will join the cardinals in electing the next pope. Thus not only is francis stacking the deck with laymen in the episcopal synods, but the deck to elect the next pope will be likewise stacked with laymen picked by francis and his closest advisors, such as Cupich, McElroy, J. Martin, Tucho, et al.
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Posted by: feedback -
Oct. 31, 2023 11:29 AM ET USA
Cdl. McElroy: "It would be wrenching if you just had bishops voting." It would be wrenching to me to be forced to obey random lay people because they "have authority based on Baptism." Then I have exactly the same authority to reject them. It doesn't follow basic logic. Authority in the Church always comes with responsibility before God and willingness to serve. If cdls. Cupich and McElroy are so keen to share their authority and voting rights, why do they both persecute traditional Catholics?
