The Gospel, my friends, sisters and brothers, is not...to be co-opted to advance any ideological position,” noted Dr. Hosffman Ospino of Boston College.

“Marriage preparation is a fantastic opportunity for evangelization, catechesis and pastoral care—our diocese dropped the ball on this opportunity.”

The former head of the Vatican's doctrine office denied reports claiming he was dismissed by Pope Francis due to differences in doctrinal matters.

Despite differences of opinion on Cardinal Stepinac's life, the commission members said they were aware that the final decision on his canonization is of "the exclusive competence of the pope"

Pastoral theologians are attentive to the actual experience of believers trying to live their Christian lives.