[Bigg Red]

He’s hoping for priestesses to help bring down the Church.

Prayers

[heterosupremacist]

The problem, however, is the lack of vocations.” (In a later section of the interview, Pope Francis explains: “One does not get more vocations with the help of proselytism.”)

Grrr! It has been well documented (in the USA, maybe worldwide?) that in a diocese with an conservative bishop they have waiting lists for potential seminarians, and in any diocese with ‘progressive’ bishops, the seminary’s are nearly empty...

[marshmallow]

Yet the lack of vocations is not universal. There are countries, regions, dioceses where vocations are abundant. Wouldn't it make sense for those lacking vocations to ask those who have them in abundance, what the key is?

Of course, but there's a problem. Francis has already said that he "worries" when he hears of orders with abundant vocations, since this is a sign of "nostalgia", "rigidity", etc, etc.

So we're stuck in a "no exit" street.

[BlessedBeGod]

The problem with the Order of Malta was, rather, that Cardinal Burke was not able any more to act in a just manner in the affair because he did not any more act alone. However, I did not remove his title as Cardinal Patron.

Notice he said he "did not remove his title." It has been reported that his responsibilities are gone.

Francis adds: “Truth is to have no fear. That tells us the historical truth, the academic truth: Don’t be afraid! That makes us free.”

So, now if you are against women being ordained as deacons, you have deaconettephobia? Another insult?

[ealgeone]

A man with a wife wanting to serve God. What is wrong with that??

[ebb tide]

When discussing the matter of married priests, Pope Francis answers: “But voluntary celibacy is not the answer.”

Nor does it appear to be the answer for divorced and civilly "re-married" couples or co-habitating couples. Apparently celibacy is one of Bergoglio's "ideals" which can not be achieved by most all people.