I know; it’s very odd.
My brother is a bishop (albeit emeritus) and is very upset and told me the same thing.
Reminded me to respect the Papacy and that these stupid statements are not infallible pronouncements.
Excellent.
REspect the Papacy and regard these statements for what they are.
I do think he is misinformed by the USCCB, whose stance on this is formed by the Mexican group led by Gomez