[Elsie]

...None of this is disputed by Protestant Scripture scholars, who are well aware of the Bible’s broad semantic range of "brother".

The best thing (in this Prot's opinion) that pope Francis could do; would be to order a new translation of the Scriptures.

One that actually HAS 'cousin' in place of brother where it 'should' be.

Then all of these convoluted claims by FR Catholics about 'brother/cousin' would be OVER!

How 'bout it Francis?

Got gonads?

[Mrs. Don-o]

Well, "cousin" wouldn't quite cut it because, according to the relevant Scripture usages, it could be half-siblings, cousins, nephew-uncle, fellow-Jews, or fellow-believers in Christ.

The closest in English might be "close kinsmen."

Even better would be "brothers," with a footnote explaining usage.

Your tone, by the way, is belligerent. Tone it down a bit, maybe?

Brother?