Father Weinandy surely wrote his letter out of a heartfelt desire to help the church. But in doing so, he belied a misunderstanding of one of the basic elements of Pope Francis’ teaching.

In a statement, both sides expressed gratitude for “the spiritual and theological gifts received through the Reformation.”

"The church as a whole, cannot grasp the vastness of God," Peter Phan argues.

"We don't have to agree on everything, but our relationship is strong enough that it can weather disagreements."

23 senators voted against Ms. Gingrich’s confirmation, a departure from previous nominations that faced little opposition.

It's not the first time Profiti faced charges of financial crimes.