In each case you have an act of discipline seemingly tailored to the way that the rebellions are manifesting themselves.
Among conservatives and traditionalists, specific critiques of the pope himself from prominent bishops and cardinals have now met with specific personal punishments.
Among liberals and progressives, a broad attempt to liberalize the church’s moral teachings has now met with a general doctrinal rebuke.
Both sides will note, for instance, that criticizing the pope earns you a sacking, but seeming doctrinal disobedience merits only a sternly worded letter.
It’s a mistake to pin too much blame on this pope alone, however.
Persons:
Strickland, Burke, he’s
Organizations:
Vatican
Locations:
Rome