Bishop McGrath is simply following up on the principle already established by the assembled bishops of the U.S.: The bishops have voted themselves the right to commit mortal sin.
Because of Francis’ refusal to state himself distinctly and clearly on anything to do with the sacraments, he emboldens every liberal bishop in the country to do whatever he feels like doing. They take their lead from Francis. They know he has their back because he’s one of them. Jesus weeps.
I’m a rigid-deplorable, I guess I’ll just have to get used to that.