Dubia
The Latest
TIMELINE: What has the Catholic Church said about same-sex ‘blessings’?
Here’s a timeline of how the controversy over same-sex blessings has unfolded. Read more
Here are 5 things to know about Cardinal Burke
As details of the prelate’s housing situation in Vatican City continue to develop, here are some important things to know... Read more
Mexican dubia cardinal: A synod ‘does not have doctrinal authority’
In an Oct. 6 telephone interview with ACI Prensa, CNA’s Spanish-language news partner, the 90-year-old cardinal said “doctrinal authority resides... Read more
Here’s the full text of the Vatican’s response to dubia on divorced and remarried Catholics
Czech Cardinal Dominik Duka had submitted to the Vatican a request for pastoral guidance. Read more
Vatican responds to Cardinal Duka’s dubia on divorced and remarried Catholics
Originally submitted by the archbishop emeritus of Prague on July 13, the DDF’s response had been issued to the Czech... Read more
The 5 cardinals behind the latest dubia issued to Pope Francis
The prelates, who also issued a “Notification to Christ’s Faithful,” hail from the diverse ecclesiastical landscapes of Europe, Asia, Africa,... Read more
Vatican releases Pope Francis’ responses to pre-synod dubia, criticizes cardinals
The pope’s responses, originally issued July 11, responded to requests for doctrinal clarification on the development of doctrine, same-sex unions,... Read more
Read Pope Francis’ response to the dubia presented to him by 5 cardinals
Five cardinals have sent a set of questions known as “dubia” to Pope Francis to express their concerns and seek... Read more
Answering the doubts: What are dubia?
The word “dubia” — plural for a “dubium” — literally means, from the Latin, “doubts.” But another way of translating... Read more
Cardinals send ‘dubia’ to Pope Francis ahead of Synod on Synodality
The cardinals said they submitted five questions, called a “dubia,” on Aug. 21 requesting clarity on several topics. Read more
Catholics submit ‘dubium’ to Vatican asking if Church in Germany is in schism
Three Catholics from the Diocese of Essen have formally requested a ruling from the Vatican’s doctrinal congregation. Read more
Cardinal Burke: Church divisions show urgent need for clarity
Amid the ongoing debate surrounding “Amoris Laetitia,” dubia author Cardinal Raymond Burke said in a new interview that he’s wrongly... Read more
SSPX bishop signs letter claiming Pope Francis enables error
A letter presenting itself as a filial correction of Pope Francis for reputed errors and heresies has been signed by... Read more
Cardinal Carlo Caffarra, second of four 'dubia' cardinals, dies at 79
On Tuesday the Vatican announced that Cardinal Carlo Caffarra, Archbishop Emeritus of Bologna, has died at the age of 79. Read more
Benedict XVI: Cardinal Meisner died a 'cheerful' man
In a letter sent for the funeral of the late Cardinal Joachim Meisner, retired Pope Benedict XVI praised the prelate... Read more
Cardinal Joachim Meisner, one of four 'dubia’ cardinals, dies at age 83
Cardinal Joachim Meisner, archbishop emeritus of Cologne, Germany and one of four cardinals who sent the "dubia" to Pope Francis... Read more
Full text of dubia cardinals' letter asking Pope for an audience
Here is the full text of the letter, signed by Cardinal Carlo Caffarra on behalf of the four dubia cardinals,... Read more
