[uncbob]

IMHO

The Catholic hierarchy is no different from American politicians .
They both grave power and prestige that's why they are in the professions they are

The American politicians take an oath to defend the constitution a document they could care less about and an oath that means nothing to them

In a similar fashion I doubt the bishops and cardinals really believe the basic tenets of their religion and have branched off into socialistic concerns
I doubt most believe in the reality of the eucharist , confirmation, immaculate conception etc etc
I am not commmenting on whether these beliefs are true or not but they are part of their religion and I doubt they believe them

[Lady In Blue]

Your assessment is really heartbreaking.Are you a Catholic? I believe that most if not all the bishops believe in the Eucharist.