One of the first little moral lessons we learn as children is that actions speak louder than words.
Countless times, my own mother would tell me after I had messed up that I “mustn’t just say I am sorry; I must show it,” etc.
Trad Inc.-ers, Synodal apologists, and conservatives’ continued insistence that Leo XIV actually has traditional Catholic sentiments deep in his heart, and that we should just give him time and we will see the magnificent restoration project that he is busy with, speaks of startling levels of self-inflicted cognitive dissonance.
Few places is this wishful thinking more exposed than when it comes to Robert Prevost’s appointments. Almost overwhelmingly, his appointments point to continuity with Francis on synodality, pastoral outreach to LGBT Catholics, the expanded role of women in Church governance, and the eradication of the Traditional Latin Mass.
In this article, we will take a look at some of these heterodox appointments, starting with the most recent. On August 6, Leo appointed 15 new consultors to the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life.
The appointments include two bishops, five priests, two religious brothers, and six religious sisters. Several of the appointees are figures associated with positions that are incompatible with Catholic orthodoxy.
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