[SoothingDave]

Mike F. thinks this is weak. I'm not so sure. It tacitly admits that they haven't been teaching the truth about sexual morality, and their seminaries haven't been teaching it, either.

That, in the delicately-phrased nuances of Vatican diplomacy, is basically giving the American bishops their heads on a silver platter.

A lot of people expect to hear from the Vatican in language they might hear from Bill O'Reilly. It's just not going to be that sledgehammer. The message, first of all of being summoned to Rome, then of the Pope's message and this message, is very clear to those listening.

The only remaining question is will the bishops do what they have said they will? Or will we need to find someone who can, like a papal legate?

SD

[Mike Fieschko]

A lot of people expect to hear from the Vatican in language they might hear from Bill O'Reilly.

I'm looking not for language from the Holy See. I'm looking for strong words from each bishop about what he's going to do in his own diocese.

The only remaining question is will the bishops do what they have said they will?

Some will. The ones who will, do not need a meeting with the curia to do so.