https://freerepublic.com/tag/preacherofschism/ en-us Fri, 3 Jul 2026 05:08:39 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/4386455/posts Archbishop Fernandez, Preacher of ChaosHave you heard about the scandalous writings by the new head of the Vatican’s doctrinal office? No, no: I don’t mean Heal Me With Your Mouth: The Art of Kissing, the 1995 pamphlet that has occasioned so much comment since Archbishop Victor Manuel Fernández was elevated to Prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith by Pope Francis last week. Kissing is, I suppose, a reasonable subject for theological reflection; though having said that . . . But let’s leave kissing aside for the moment. First, I want to talk about adultery.It was Archbishop... First Things https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/4386455/posts#comment Fri, 3 Jul 2026 05:08:39 GMT