These same progressivists also strove to change the complexity of the USCCB by recommending their "own". Still Proud Of Bishops He Gave U.S.. The intent clearly was to see them elevated to cardinals while still young in anticipation that one of them would be elevated to pope and convene Vatican Council III at which point they could implement the changes they desired. What they failed to factor in was the workings of the Holy Spirit. John Paul II's papacy extended well beyond their anticipations. Of the bishops appointed, only a small number made it into the College of Cardinals and had no impact on the voting process.
In the 2000 year history of the Church, despite a few bad popes, not one has ever erred in teachings on faith or morals. Not one! No other institution on the face of the earth can match that record, testimony to the working of the Holy Spirit. Our Lord promised that "not even the gates of hell would prevail" against His Church. We are still here, despite all the attempts. Have faith!
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