Spain Bishop

 

Bishop Xavier Novell Goma

He was the Spain’s youngest bishop.

He was a Bishop Emeritus of Solsona.

He has been stripped of his church powers

after he married a woman (who was) identified as an author of satanic erotica.

As is publicly known,

He has contracted a civil marriage with Ms Silvia Caballol, on November 22, 2021

in the town of Suria, in the province of Barcelona,"

 

Any cleric (who attempts) attempting to get married, even if only civilly, is subject to suspension.

 

The churchman will retain his title as a bishop but

 

He will not be permitted to carry out any of the roles associated with the post including "the administration of the sacraments.

Any teaching activity, both in public and private, is prohibited.

The scandal broke in the autumn when

 

the 52-year-old bishop's relationship with Silvia Caballol became known publicly.

 

She is the author of works including "The Hell of Gabriel's Lust.

 

The writer is described as "a dynamic and transgressive author who ..

 

made her mark in the challenging world of literature (which upset) upsetting our moral and ethical mores

 

Novell is now prohibited "from exercising all the rights and responsibilities inherent in the episcopal function

 

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Vatican office apologizes for hurting Catholic community

A Vatican department has apologized for "causing pain to the entire L community"

 

by removing from its website a link to resource material from an advocacy group.

 

 

The website of the Synod of Bishops  is organizing a two-year global consultative process ahead of a major meeting in Rome in 2023.

 

 

The website issued the apology and restored the link over the weekend after criticism on social media.

 

The link was to a webinar from New Ways Ministry which ministers to LQ Catholics who

 

They feel excluded or marginalized by the Church.

 

The Catholic Church teaches that homosexuals should be treated with respect and

that while homosexual tendencies are not sinful, homosexual actions are.

 

Communications manager for the synod, took personal responsibility for removing the links,

 

saying on the synod's website that it was due to "internal procedural reasons."

 

 

He did not elaborate.

 

"This brought pain to the entire LQ community, who once again felt left out.

 

"I feel that I must apologize to all LQ people for the pain caused.

 

" The 2023 synod may change the way Roman Catholic Church makes decisions .

 

 

the initiative is called "For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation and Mission.

 

Proponents see the initiative as an opportunity to change the Church's power dynamics and give a greater voice to lay Catholics, including women, and people on the margins of society.

 

Conservatives say the three-stage process of consultation is a waste of time, may erode the hierarchical structure of the 1.3 billion member Church and in the long run could dilute traditional doctrine.

 

This article was published in thejakartapost.com with the title "Vatican office apologizes for hurting Catholic LQ

021/12/14