Controversial purple. Cardinal-elect biski “theology of liberation” and past of conflict with church power

pch24.pl 8 months ago

The average of Lima, Archbishop Carlos Castillo Mattasoglio, was among the clergy endowed by the Holy Father with cardinal purple. Among the Spanish - speaking faithful, this decision has caused considerable controversy. No wonder – this hierarchy was known as a defender of the “theology of liberation” which many aspects were condemned during the pontificate of John Paul II. In turn, during his priestly ministry, the recently baked cardinal even went into conflict with his superiors and opposed church power.

The present Archbishop of Lima is 1 of the favourites of Francis, whose eye the Holy Father has raised to Cardinal's dignity. Castillo Mattasoglio inactive late included the cathedral in the capital of Peru – her average became only in 2019 – and after 5 years he was promoted.

And yet – already indicating this clergyman as bishop of the capital diocese of Peru has caused rather a stir and many comments. Then the fresh bishop, and present the recently baked cardinal, has close links with Fr Gustavo Gutierrez – the creator of the “theology of liberation”. This theological trend has besides been condemned by respective crucial to him in the "Instructions on Certain Aspects of Liberation Theology", published by the Congregation for the Doctrine of religion for Joseph cardinal prefectures. Ratzinger.

As reported by rpp.pe portal, Gustavo Gutierrez powerfully influenced the formation of the cardinal elect. Castillo Matasoglio met with the creator of “Theology of Liberation” personally and powerfully praised his theological thought.

Even 5 years ago, the laterca.com portal commented on Castillo Mattasoglio's appointment as Bishop of Lima as a "sign of a extremist return" of the Peruvian Church.

Not only doubtful doctrinal preparation, but besides any of the denomination's behaviors disturb any commentators. In 2013, the erstwhile Archbishop of Lima, Cardinal Cipriani, did not extend Castillo Matasoglio's canonic mission to teach theology due to "crimes against the church hierarchy". The background for this decision was the conflict with the clergy in which the erstwhile Pontifical Catholic University of Peru fell. In consequence to the actions of his superior, Castillo Matasoglio openly opposed discipline and... refused to take up the pastoral duties to which the cardinals directed him. Cipriani. "Franciszek appointed the bishop of Lima a clergyman, with a past of insults and disrespect for church power," commented Spanish infovaticana.com in 2019.

Since Castillo Matasolgio took over the bishop's capital, controversy with his individual continued. Criticism the clergy brought upon themselves their politics during the COVID-19 pandemic, erstwhile he not only restricted the Holy Mass, but even banned clergymen carrying the planet of entering sick homes for sanitary reasons. Instead, they were to hand over the body to the Lord's household.

In 2020, during the local synod, the archbishop caused distaste, criticizing the Sacrament of Confirmation of the vocation of the "Soldier of Christ". It is conventional logic, indicating the request for believers to participate in spiritual combat. According to Castillo Matasoglio, however, it is ‘obsolete’ and ‘inadequate’.

Also in the synod context, the Peruvian clergy did not let themselves be forgotten. He made the call to “egalitarianize” the Church. As a solution, he proposed giving secular competence to parish priests.

Sources: infovaticana.com, rpp.pe, PCh24.pl

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