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Translated form Polonia Christiana website by yours truly. Original Polish HERE. (emphasis added)
Card. Muller on “Doubts” of the four Cardinals: unbreakable marriage bond as basis of teaching.
(Kard. Muller o „Wątpliwościach” czterech kardynałów: nierozerwalność małżeństwa podstawą nauczania)
The Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith commented on the letter of the four cardinals asking Pope Francis to clarify doubts on certain points of the Amoris laetitia. Card. Gerhard Ludwig Müller said that the exhortation should not be interpreted as if the teaching of earlier Popes and the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith about the divorced and remarried, were of no importance (Ed note. not actual) . The prelate pointed to the unequivocal position on this issue by Pope Benedict XVI, and then Cardinal. Joseph Ratzinger in 1993.
For now, the Vatican will not respond to a letter from the four cardinals, which are asking from the Pope greater transparency regarding the divorced and remarried. – The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith acts and speaks with Papal authority and cannot participate in a conflict of views – said the prefect Cardinal Gerhard Ludwig Müller. In an interview with the Austrian Catholic agency “Kathpress”, he pointed out that in this respect, there is a “risk of polarization.”
Card. Müller pointed out that the letter to the pope is personal. He noted that the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith may seek to mitigate the controversy, since it is responsible for all issues concerning faith and morals.
In the letter entitled “Dubia [pl. Doubts]- In search of explanations: the call to dissipate the uncertainties in Amoris laetitia, “Cardinals: American Raymond Leo Burke, Germany – Walter Brandmüller and Joachim Meisner and Italy Carlo Caffarra expressed doubts on certain points of the papal exhortation, i.e. that now you can in some cases grant absolution and consequently allow for Holy Communion to those who have ended validly marriages, and now they live with another person and have sex relations. The Cardinals emphasized that the aim of the initiative is to “continue the reflection and discussion” with “the whole people of God.” The letter was sent to the hands of not only the Pope, but likewise to Cardinal. Müller.
In an interview with the “Kathpress”, the Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith has called for a more objective debate on Amoris laetitia. At the moment it is important for each of us to remain objective and not lead to polarization, and especially not to inflame the matter further. – said the Cardinal. Müller.
The question most in dispute is the point whether, after Amoris laetitia, people who have terminated a valid marriage and are now living with another person, in reasonable individual cases may be admitted to Holy Communion, Cardinal Müller did not answer directly. He stressed, however, that the exhortation (AL) should not be interpreted as if the teachings of earlier Popes and the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith on the subject were no longer binding. (Wazne = in force or binding)
He recalled an official response to the pastoral letter of the Congregation to the three German bishops in 1993, pertaining to the reception of communion by divorced people living in new relationships. Then the Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, the then Prefect of the Congregation, rejected the bishops, who were in favor of the possibility of Communion, in some cases, to divorced people living in new relationships.
– The indissolubility of marriage must be the unshakable foundation of the teaching for every pastoral accompaniment – emphasized the Cardinal. Müller pointing out that “Francis wants all of the marriages and families that are in crisis, to find help, in a manner according to the will of the merciful God.”
Card. Müller also rejected reports that in Vatican, there are supposedly being fought tough battles. – The rumors and stereotypes about the behind the scenes power struggles behind the high walls of the Vatican, between the reformers and the stalwarts, show just how rotten is the thinking and perception of the world, as it relates to power. It is about the victory of truth, and not about the triumph of power – said the prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.
UPDATE: 01:30 2 December 2016
Now that the Card. Muller interview is filtering into the wider Church, I am posting commentary from Steve Skojec at the One Peter Five post.
The link is here, which I am providing for your information.
UPDATE 2: 02:30 2 December 2016
Here is the commentary from Deacon Nick Donnelly via EWTN (see here), with which I concur. I think his interpretation is OBJECTIVELY CORRECT.
During the interview Cardinal Müller signals as strongly as he can in the circumstances that he is on the side of the four cardinals who submitted the dubia to Pope Francis. He does this by going out of his way to emphasise that Amoris Laetitia must be interpreted according to the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith’s Letter to the Bishops of the Catholic Church concerning the reception of Holy Communion by the divorced and remarried members of the faithful (1994). This definitive reiteration of the Church’s magisterial doctrine on communion for the divorced and remarried was an explicit correction of the main architect of Amoris Laetitia’s “innovative” approach to the issue, Cardinal Kasper. Cardinal Müller has just stated categorically that Amoris Laetitia cannot introduce any change to the Church’s doctrine and pastoral practice.
UPDATE 3: 03:00 2 December 2016
More clarity… (see here)
The prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (CDF) has said that he will not respond to the dubia submitted by four cardinals about the interpretation of Amoris Laetitia, unless Pope Francis instructs him to do so.
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At least there will need to be footnote in Denzinger Schonmetzer, or its modern day equivalent, that the erroneous teachings regarding AL were not left uncontested, but at best the document should be either rescinded or condemned.
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An additional comment please…
I believe that Cardinal Muller’s comments (thanks again to S. Armaticus’ translation…that is a great service) demonstrate that we will make it through the current controversy.
Although I reject Hilary White’s notion that “war” has erupted over the issue at hand, tensions most certainly exist. However, I believe that God will led us to peace over Amoris Laetitia. I believe that the Blessed Virgin Mary will help lead us to peace.
Cardinal Muller’s comments have indicated to me that while tensions exist, Rome is determined to bring the situation to a peaceful conclusion.
As is the case with the SSPX situation, which, for decades, was tension-filled, His Holiness Pope Francis is known as a bridge-builder and resolver of difficult situations. Pope Francis and the Apostolic See will calm hearts and avert “war.”
Pax.
Mark Thomas
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S. Armaticus,
Via your prior post, I clicked the link that led to Hilary White’s article about the supposed “open war” that has erupted within the Church in regard to Amoris Laetitia/dubia.
The war, which, supposedly, will force us to choose sides, is waged between Churchmen (Cardinals and bishops). On one side we find His Holiness Pope Francis/his “henchmen” (the supposed” “heretical” bad guys), versus, of course, the supposed good guys…that is, folks who detest and resist Pope Francis.
The thing is that I don’t believe that any such “war” exists among our Cardinals/bishops. I have found that Hilary White has misrepresented the situation within the Church.
There isn’t any reason to believe that Cardinals and bishops are poised or have split into two camps — heretical and orthodox — in regard to Pope Francis, Amoris Laetitia, and the dubia. We need not join “sides” as Hilary White’s “war” does not exist.
Cardinal Müller’s current comments that you translated kindly point the way to a rational, serene discussion in regard to Amoris Laetitia and the dubia. War will not rage over those issues, as Cardinal Mueller made clear.
Cardinal Müller also made it clear that Pope Francis holds fast to God’s will in regard to marriage. Rather than to destroy marriage, Pope Francis desires that married couples, in particular, those in crisis, conform themselves to God’s will.
I quote Cardinal Müller via your translation: “Francis wants all of the marriages and families that are in crisis, to find help, in a manner according to the will of the merciful God.”
Finally, here is an additional example as to how Hilary White has misunderstood the situation in question. In her article, Hilary White portrayed Archbishop Chaput as having joined the “war” against Pope Francis.
Hilary White failed to note the following comments uttered last week by Archbishop Chaput in regard to the controversy at hand:
Archbishop Chaput: “The Holy Father’s commitment to the integrity of marriage and the family is very obvious. I saw it up close last year at the World Meeting of Families. “Strengthening marriage and families is the whole purpose of Amoris Laetitia.
“If the document has elements that some serious Catholic scholars see as ambiguous, then the issues they raise need to be dealt with honestly and directly.
“The differences and discussions bishops are now having over the reception of the document are probably necessary to its proper incorporation into the life of the Church.”
“Some elements in the life of the Church aren’t set in concrete, and criticizing the Pope is never a good idea.”
Archbishop Chaput’s comments in question are serene and rational. His comments don’t point to a man who has joined the “war” effort against Pope Francis. In fact, Archbishop Chaput rejected the idea that we should criticize the Pope.
Thank you for having permitted me to express myself via your blog. I hope that you have the time and desire to respond to my comments. I very much am interested in your response.
Pax.
Mark Thomas
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S. Armaticus,
Thank you for the translation.
Cardinal Müller’s current comments are in line with that which he said months ago in regard to Amoris Laetitia. Cardinal Müller declared months ago that Amoris Laetitia is 100 percent valid, orthodox Catholic teaching.
He maintained that the Church’s teachings in regard to marriage, divorce, and the reception of Holy Communion remain in place.
But I am thankful that he addressed additional issues via his current comments. With your permission, I would like to address those important issues shortly.
Thank you.
Pax.
Mark Thomas
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Be my guest. Always a pleasure to read your comments.
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Mark. Amoris Laetitia is anything but orthodox Catholic teaching.. That is the whole point of the dispute with the four Cardinals. I do not think you will find many on this site who will agree with your whitewashing of Pope Francis especially S. Armaticus.
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dowd2015, I realize that people disagree with me. But then, from the dawn of the Church, disagreements among Catholics, even, unfortunately, vicious in-fighting, have existed.
As Cardinal Mueller noted, an objective, serene debate in regard to Amoris Laetitia is perfectly fine. I am interested in what others say about Amoris Laetitia. I am all for respectful debate within the Church.
I am at peace with those who agree with me…disagree with me. Peace to all.
Pax.
Mark Thomas
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Mark. Peace is preferable but not at the cost of the truth. Agree?
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Thanks S. Armaticus this is most heartening. Cardinal Muller is so much more careful in his language than Pope Francis who comes across as arbitrary and dictatorial.
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I like the part where he tells his fellow prelates to use objective arguments. That’s got to hurt….
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