Cardinal Fernández Shares More Details on Upcoming ‘Transmission of the Faith’ Document
DDF prefect tells Spanish publication it will cover generational breakdown, attractive evangelization, and the role of liturgy ahead of imminent release.
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Vatican Is Preparing Document on the ‘Transmission of the Faith’
Cardinal Fernández said that bishops from around the world have expressed ‘concern’ over the breakdown in handing on the faith and ‘proposed a study on the problem and possible ways of resolving it.’
How Catholics Can Regain a Proper Sense of Tradition
COMMENTARY: True Catholic tradition means handing on God’s Revelation in Christ — not freezing it in one age, nor reshaping it to suit modern tastes.
Cardinal Burke: Doctrinal and Moral Corruption ‘Directly Related’ to Abuse of the Liturgy
Recalling the warnings of popes and saints, Cardinal Burke said neglect of liturgical law and tradition has paved the way for widespread confusion about faith and morals.
Synod Proposal to ‘Decentralize’ Doctrinal Authority Met With Major Pushback
Decentralizing doctrinal authority, or deciding certain doctrinal questions at local levels rather than universally, has been seen as a pivotal step for those aiming to make dramatic changes to Catholic teaching.
Pope Francis Names Consultants to Vatican Doctrine Office, Including Controversial Theologian
The nearly three dozen new external consultants — experts in theology, canon law, and Scripture — will meet with existing DDF consultors to advise the dicastery’s leadership and members at regular intervals.
‘Gestis Verbisque’: Vatican Doctrine Office Releases Note on Discerning the Validity of the Sacraments
The 11-page text published only in Italian on Feb. 3 reiterates that for all sacraments in the Catholic Church, the ‘observance of both matter and form has always been required for the validity of the celebration.’
Explainer: Why Can’t a Catholic Join the Freemasons?
The Church has long opposed the fraternal organization and teaches that joining any Masonic association is a grave sin that bars one from receiving Communion.
A Synodal Long Game? Changing Structure to Change Doctrine
NEWS ANALYSIS: Some Synod on Synodality Participants Seem Intent on Radically Altering the Way the Church Teaches
Exclusive: Archbishop Fernandez Warns Against Bishops Who Think They Can Judge ‘Doctrine of the Holy Father’
The Vatican’s new doctrinal chief also discusses his openness to same-sex Church blessings, shares his thoughts on the German Synodal Way, and explains his approach to safeguarding doctrine.
