If it has not been clear lo these many years that the "Synodal Church" (variously called, "Church of the New Advent", "The Vatican II Church") has nothing in common with the One Catholic and Apostolic Church, it is clear now. The essence of the Apostolic Church is that there are truths which are immutable which are revealed either through the Apostles and/or through creation itself. To make either type of truth subject to the "modern thought" is to lack the understanding of revelation and of reality. Such people should be pitied, helped if possible, otherwise ignored.

That statement specifically avoids saying that Francis is not Pope. It seems that such a legal determination is not in any of our capacities. However, we are instructed by Paul the Apostle, "But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach a gospel to you besides that which we have preached to you, let him be anathema." Note that is making it clear that the role, rank, reputation or history of the person does not change the instruction. We don't need to quibble if Francis is "not pope" or just "a bad pope." We have no choice but to follow the Apostolic Tradition and treat as anathema Francis and any who teach the "Synodal Gospel".