I haven't started to wade through Pope Francis's 256-page "apostolic exhortation" Amoris Laetitia (PDF), since it was released on Friday. I am taking the Pope's advice that "I do not recommend a rushed reading of the text".
I belong in the slow class. It was astonishing to see how comprehensive and authoritative the reports over the weekend in the world press were -- after about three hours of research. Perhaps their rushed readings explain some of the odd interpretations and provocative headlines.
An American theologian in Rome, Fr Bob Gahl, has written a good summary for MercatorNet which sets the scene for the Pope's proposals. It's a great introduction to what promises to be an extremely thought-provoking read.
Michael Cook
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