Dicastery for Doctrine of the Faith clarifies application of ‘Fiducia supplicans’

In a statement signed by the Cardinal prefect and the secretary, the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith clarifies that ‘Fiducia supplicans’ does not change the doctrine on marriage; that bishops are able to discern the application of the document according to context; and that pastoral blessings are not comparable to liturgical and ritualized blessings. The full text of the statement is presented below.

4 January 2024

We are writing this Press Release to help clarify the reception of Fiducia supplicans, while recommending at the same time a full and calm reading of the Declaration so as to better understand its meaning and purpose.

[Interesting they felt a need to clarify something they said there’d be no further clarifications on. I guess those of us who were taken aback weren’t in the minority after all. ~ Beege]