DmanA....I just visited the Vatican site today on reading about this...you are correct they do indeed speak for the Pope...and He appoints each individual to that council.
I also found that link interesting even into it’s formation and the authority it’s given.
However I do think we’re going to see many catholics excusing or defending the Pope and this council as well...they will most assurredly claim “victimhood” and the world is out to ge them. Unfortunately doing so because it is sooo difficult for them to see what they’re church is actually doing.
I’m just confused. Who are these people. They get paid a salary by the Roman Church right? Why do we listen to any Catholic authority? Does random junk come out of this Church? How is anyone to know what to take seriously and what to toss in the dumpster?