Archbishop Chaput about Tucho: Not Superficial But Wrong
The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith has the task of protecting the integrity of Catholic doctrine and practice, a duty that is vital to the lives of the faithful, writes retired Philadelphia Archbishop Charles Chaput on FirstThings.com (14 March).
"What we believe - about the Eucharist, for example, or the nature and purpose of human sexuality - and how we understand and apply what we believe, constitute the 'glue' that seals Catholics as a distinct people."
Monsignor Chaput thinks that Tucho Fernández holds a "uniquely important office" but is very different in thought and substance from his predecessor, Joseph Ratzinger.
He quotes extensively from an essay by the Spaniard José Granados in 'Communio' (Winter 2023).
To dismiss Fernández's thought as superficial would be a mistake, Monsignor Chaput believes. For him, Tucho has "a significant work": "His thinking isn't shallow. It's simply wrong in some crucial ways, with big implications".
Tucho insists that the main outward manifestation of charity is to help our neighbours improve their material needs, while true charity is to help others live in union with God.
Chaput therefore questions the wisdom of Francis' appointment of Tucho Fernández.
Picture: Tucho Fernández, © Mazur/cbcew.org.uk , CC BY-NC-ND, #newsAyxttdeyqc
"What we believe - about the Eucharist, for example, or the nature and purpose of human sexuality - and how we understand and apply what we believe, constitute the 'glue' that seals Catholics as a distinct people."
Monsignor Chaput thinks that Tucho Fernández holds a "uniquely important office" but is very different in thought and substance from his predecessor, Joseph Ratzinger.
He quotes extensively from an essay by the Spaniard José Granados in 'Communio' (Winter 2023).
To dismiss Fernández's thought as superficial would be a mistake, Monsignor Chaput believes. For him, Tucho has "a significant work": "His thinking isn't shallow. It's simply wrong in some crucial ways, with big implications".
Tucho insists that the main outward manifestation of charity is to help our neighbours improve their material needs, while true charity is to help others live in union with God.
Chaput therefore questions the wisdom of Francis' appointment of Tucho Fernández.
Picture: Tucho Fernández, © Mazur/cbcew.org.uk , CC BY-NC-ND, #newsAyxttdeyqc