Synod Proposes Consulting Non-Believers and Ex-Catholics in Bishop Selection
Synod.va published on May 5 the final report of Study Group number 7 on the selection of bishops: “In the selection of a bishop, it is necessary to consider, among other qualities, his ‘synodal competencies’.” (page 3)
At least, the document also mentions Catholic criteria: “Among the qualities sought in a bishop are moral integrity, doctrinal orthodoxy, pastoral sensitivity, leadership ability, and the capacity to administer the Church’s goods.” (page 3)
The main idea of the report is expanding lay influence in bishop selection: “The cathedral chapter… finance council… lay council… youth and the poor should also be convened.” (page 4)
The report proposes that, when a diocese is vacant, a committee be established to work with the Apostolic Nuncio, consisting of priests, consecrated religious, and laypersons. (page 5)
Informants should include women, youth, academics, ecclesial movement members, the poor, marginalized persons, and representatives of Indigenous or minority communities. …More
Since Rome has lost the faith and is the seat of the Antichrist, it is worth noting that the synod of apostates—homosexual activists and worshippers of Pachamama—consults with non-believers, apostates, and enemies of God and of the Church.
I don't mind if they consult non-believers. I just wish they would stop consecrating non-believers.
They already have access to all of those voices sitting around their heretic tables. If they were Catholic they wouldn’t be there.
What is most difficult to understand is seeing how the "conservative" cardinals passively accept these outrages against the Bride of Christ. Their sin of omission is as grave as that of these usurpers.
Overall effect: moves emphasis from the bishop’s ontological character to his operational style within an ongoing process, while increasing the risk of politicisation and factionalism.