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Catholic Synod: Cardinal ‘demoted’ by Pope Francis
View(s):A leading American cardinal has told BuzzFeed that he is to be demoted from his position running the Catholic Church justice system.
Cardinal Raymond Burke is a staunch critic of Pope Francis’ moves to soften the Church’s stance on homosexuality.
He said that he was to be moved to the far less senior post of patron of the sovereign military order of Malta.
Pope Francis is leading a council in the Vatican on possible reforms to Church teaching on social issues.
Pope Francis is said to be more relaxed about homosexuality than his predecessors
The report, which was written by more than 200 bishops, said homosexuals had “gifts and qualities to offer”, and used more welcoming language when discussing homosexuality and its place in the Church.
Although it does not challenge the Church’s stance on gay marriage, the document was praised by liberal clergymen and activists.
(Courtesy BBC)