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NEWS ANALYSIS: Pope Francis appointed Archbishop Giacomo Morandi, who had served as secretary of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith since 2017, as bishop of the Diocese of Reggio Emilia-Guastalla, Italy. Archbishop Morandi’s exit leaves the choice open regarding his successor as No. 2 in the congregation.
On Jan. 10, Pope Francis appointed Archbishop Giacomo Morandi, who had served as secretary of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith since 2017, as bishop of the Diocese of Reggio Emilia-Guastalla, Italy.
The move has given rise to various speculations about why the Pope made this decision. However, more than an ideological choice, Pope Francis’ decision should be framed in the context of a generational change in the congregation, in view of the eventual finalization of the reform of the Curia.
According to various speculations, Archbishop Morandi’s transfer was due to his stance against the restrictive application of the motu proprio Traditionis Custodes, which effectively nullifies the liberalization granted to the celebration of Mass according to the ancient rite. Other speculations underline that Archbishop Morandi was the author of the document, approved by the Pope, which stressed that priests could not bless homosexual unions. The paper was a responsum, a response from the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, made public because many questions on the subject had reached the congregation.
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Is the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith Undergoing a General Overhaul?
On Jan. 10, Pope Francis appointed Archbishop Giacomo Morandi, who had served as secretary of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith since 2017, as bishop of the Diocese of Reggio Emilia-Guastalla, Italy.
The move has given rise to various speculations about why the Pope made this decision. However, more than an ideological choice, Pope Francis’ decision should be framed in the context of a generational change in the congregation, in view of the eventual finalization of the reform of the Curia.
According to various speculations, Archbishop Morandi’s transfer was due to his stance against the restrictive application of the motu proprio Traditionis Custodes, which effectively nullifies the liberalization granted to the celebration of Mass according to the ancient rite. Other speculations underline that Archbishop Morandi was the author of the document, approved by the Pope, which stressed that priests could not bless homosexual unions. The paper was a responsum, a response from the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, made public because many questions on the subject had reached the congregation.
Continued below.
Is the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith Undergoing a General Overhaul?