United States conservatives have been accused of replacing faith with ideology by Pope Francis. The pope says a correct understanding of Catholic doctrine allows for change over time.
Pope Francis has blasted the"backwardness" ofin the U.S. Catholic Church, saying they have replaced faith with ideology and that a correct understanding of Catholic doctrine allows for change over time.
Many conservatives have blasted Francis’ emphasis instead on social justice issues such as the environment and the poor, while also branding as heretical his opening to letting divorced and civilly remarried Catholics receive the sacraments.Francis made the comments in a private meeting with Portuguese members of his Jesuit religious order while visiting Lisbon on Aug.
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