And it is no wonder that the CDF (and its previous version The Holy Office) was the most reviled of all curial offices.  It damaged the Church repeatedly from within.  I am hoping the "silence" of the CDF at present is leading it to become more of what it should be: conducting inquiries in an open and fully transparent way (no secret complaints that were used as petty, passive-aggressive tactics of control and punishment), as a resource and consultation center for the world's bishops, and a coordinator of Church theological development.  What the CDF has been - right up until this year - was an affront to Christian teachings and fundamentals.  It was a source of much sinful activity in what it did to so many theologians and other Church faithful including ministers.  I am so grateful to +Francis in letting the rabid dogs go, and in bringing pastors of theological thought and practice in to replace them.  God bless Pope Francis.