Rome, Italy, Sep 23, 2017 / 19:50 pm
A letter presenting itself as a filial correction of Pope Francis for reputed errors and heresies has been signed by over 60 Catholic clergy and scholars, including most prominently Bishop Bernard Fellay, the superior general of the breakaway traditionalist Society of St. Pius X group.
The letter to the Pope, dated July 16, says it concerns "the propagation of heresies effected by the apostolic exhortation 'Amoris Laetitia' and by other words, deeds and omissions of Your Holiness." It claims the publication of the exhortation and other acts of the Pope has given "scandal concerning faith and morals" to the Church and to the world,
"While professing their obedience to his legitimate commands and teachings, they maintain that Francis has upheld and propagated heretical opinions by various direct or indirect means," a press release accompanying the letter said of the signers. It added that the signers do not believe the Pope has propagated these opinions as dogmatic Church teachings and make no judgment about the Pope's culpability.
The letter was delivered to Pope Francis on Aug. 11, the press release said.