"however, a simple sentence, even said by the Sovereign Pontiff, is not an act of the magisterium; know that all statements assume different degrees of autwe hority. It is always possible to criticize this type of statement, as well as a style of governing. The criticism, however, demands an authentic understanding of the thinking of the other person, and should presuppose that he also possess the Catholic faith. If one raises inconsistencies, the criticism, made with humility and charity, becomes a service rendered with great respect and in a spirit of sincere collaboration."
Funny how suddenly not everything is a magisterial teaching when it suits the Vatican to draw back from the brink. In Ecclesia Dei the Pope is insisting on the "Living Magisterium" as cover for his novelties. --Yet here is one of his cardinals, when called on it, suddenly making it clear that all statements "assume different levels of authority." In other words, the Pope now and then gets it wrong. Fine. At least this is honest. But what is this except what has been argued by the SSPX all along--that not everything the Pope says and does is authoritative, especially the motu proprio? You only agree to this when it suits you, when you want to wriggle out of an embarrassment like Assisi. But you can't. Why? Because had any other prelate on the face of the earth done what he did, it would not really matter. But the Pope, by his very act, made Assisi a huge issue. It spoke volumes about his lack of traditional sensibilities. It is not every day a Roman Pontiff defies the entire history of his Church and the First Commandment itself to push his agenda. The attempt by Hoyos to dismiss this is futile--it speaks for itself and is at the heart of the present war between the revolution and Tradition. We are right to ask ourselves--which man lacks the true Catholic sensibility--a man like the Archbishop who followed the ancient ways and teachings--or a Pope who worships with witchdoctors?
You're confusing matters. Hoyos is talking about private actions and words of the Pope (like Assisi) - the motu proprio is an act as Pope, not as a private doctor.