You wrote:
“That observation is not supported by the facts.”
Yes, it is. I can remember a long discussion about Crimen sollicitationis, for instance, where it was clear the document was neither read nor understood. Catholics had read it and understood it.
“Unlike the correct observation that some Roman Catholics do not now nor have they ever read the Bible.”
I am sure some have not. Then again, I can truthfully say that about some Protestants too.
lol. No doubt some Roman Catholics believe that. People tend to see what they want to see.
Or don't see.
I posted then and now Crimen Sollicitationis in its entirety. Like Ratzinger's encyclical, the deadly lies are littered throughout.
I'm content to have people read it for themselves to know the truth. Towards that end, I would encourage RCs to actually read the documents and not just some papist commentary on it.