The schism has been with us for the last 50 years papered over by successive popes since St John XXIII. AL has caused as much controversy as HV but whereas the latter provoked very little overt criticism from cardinals and bishops, those who opposed it largely ignored it, AL has triggered a revolt amongst the Colleges of Cardinals and Bishops.
Pope Francis's response has been autocratic. Perhaps because he comes from South America he favours a dictatorial form of governance. Asked to clarify the Church's teaching upon the indissolubility of marriage, he ignores it, instead in his latest interview he lashes out against those who asked the questions and at the same time reiterates his constant criticism of faithful, orthodox Catholics.
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