[SoFloFreeper]

A couple observations: why twist ourselves around an explanation? That is what appears to be happening, in my opinion.

If the evidence "fits" a theory, then it fits.

Secondly, it appears (and I haven't read the whole text) as though this isn't an endorsement of evolution but rather an allowance for the same.

Just my two cents.

[StJacques]

"it appears (and I haven't read the whole text) as though this isn't an endorsement of evolution but rather an allowance for the same."

I meant to post a response to this before I did my last post because, you are exactly correct. The Catholic Church will not endorse any scientific theory because all such scientific theories are materialistic by definition and therefore outside of the Church's purview.