As an aside, it would be nice if our critics remembered Apostolic Canon 34 not only when the exercise of papal authority is questioned by them, but also when such exercise is urged, as for example in removing a liberal bishop.
“As an aside, it would be nice if our critics remembered Apostolic Canon 34 not only when the exercise of papal authority is questioned by them, but also when such exercise is urged, as for example in removing a liberal bishop.”
Yeah...the heavy hand of Rome is always acceptable and welcome if its dropping on the other guy!
There is a solution, however, a synodal one like the Patriarchs used to get rid of the former Pat. Of Jerusalem a couple of years back.