This question [of priestly celibacy] is not currently on the agenda of church authorities, as recently restated after the last reunion of heads of dicasteries with the Holy Father.
From a statement by the new head of the Congregation for the Clergy, Cardinal Hummes, on his first day in office.
The progressive technique in a nutshell: raise a subject which should not have been raised in the first place, preferably by the way of an interview; then, deny what had been said, while the matter is discussed according to the first controversial declaration.
This technique, the "apparent about-face", is a "Progressive Classic". Congratulations to Cardinal Hummes for his successful first day as head of Clergy!
The progressive technique in a nutshell: raise a subject which should not have been raised in the first place, preferably by the way of an interview; then, deny what had been said, while the matter is discussed according to the first controversial declaration.
This technique, the "apparent about-face", is a "Progressive Classic". Congratulations to Cardinal Hummes for his successful first day as head of Clergy!
