Interesting.  The whole dust-up seems to be over interpretation...and asking for clarification is apparently anethema to some.

I don't see where the Pope has said anything against Church teaching - it seems to be more the interpretation many have offered that is the problem.  He has never said "belly up to the altar everyone, and receive Communion." In fact, he has said "no" on several occasions. The spin offered by sites like this, the NY Times, many posters here....THAT is where the problem seems to be.

The Pope seemingly wants discussion, discernment, accompaniment, and reintegration to the Church.  The Cardinals want him to clarify his statements to facilitate this process.  Just a different approach. No matter how much this site, media sites, and many posters here wish however - the Pope has NOT changed Church teaching.  As time goes on, he may just clarify that....