A problem of 'two popes': Former Pope Benedict was rebuked for his comments on priestly celibacy in a new book, as Roman Catholic scholars say his words were helping destabilize the reigning Pope Francis
VATICAN CITY - Roman Catholic scholars rebuked the former Pope Benedict on Monday for his comments in a new book regarding the delicate matter of priestly celibacy, saying his words were helping to destabilize the reigning Pope Francis.
The situation also underscores the polarization between conservatives and progressives in the 1.3 billion-member Church. In the book, “From the Depths of Our Hearts,” written with Cardinal Robert Sarah, 74, Benedict, 92 and in ill health, defends priestly celibacy in what appears to be a strategically timed appeal to Francis to not change the rules. [L8N29H0MO].
While Francis has not ruled out a limited change in a specific region, he has also strongly supported priestly celibacy in general. Kurt Martens, professor of canon law at the Catholic University of America in Washington, said: “A former pope should not speak in public about anything at all. He had his chance when he was in office. Now it belongs to his successor to govern”.
Some commentators openly questioned whether others were using Benedict, saying he is too frail to have written a book and alleging that he can barely hold a conversation anymore.“The mafia is out to get Benedict XVI. He’s old, but he isn’t on his deathbed,” read a Tweet from the conservative Catholic blog Rorate Caeli.
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