Thread by @jdflynn

Now at #USCCB21, bishops will discuss "Called to the Joy of Love" pastoral frameowrk and proposed amendments to them.

We dont have amendments yet but are promised them shortle.

Bishops are invited to ask for consideration of proposed amendments that the committee recommends for consent motion approval or rejection.

Cupich wants to ask for a particular amendment to be given individual consideration. We don't know which one yet. USCCB will send ASAP

+Cupich:
I want to talk about the both amendments I proposed, on page 26.

No one else asks for separate consideration. But first consent agenda amendments are adopted.

+Cupich is asking for proposed amendment consideration by particular. We just got the amendments so I am trying to work out what it is he is asking. I promise to explain as soon as I can.

This is an important but not entirely conversation because we have just received the proposed amendments and are trying to sort the request out. We may need to write this up separately...

+Cupich essentially asked that some amendments he proposed include expanded references to AL, which pertain to the rules of discernment. Cordileone said he has no objection.

+Massa, aux of Brooklyn, is now asking about an amendment he proposed, and whether it was accepted.

It pertained in some way to interfaith marriages. +Massa is a long-time laborer in the field of ecumenism

+Cordileone seems to say that they were accepted.

Ok. Now the amendments are resolved. Now there is going to be discussion and debate on whether the whole document, Called to the Joy of Love, should be published. 2/3 of bishops must vote to approve it.

There is, to my surprise, no discussion.

I predicted there would be significant disagreement about this document. I was wrong about that.

Anyway, voting is open now, until 6pm, and the results will be posted tomorrow.

The bishops are now taking a 15 minute break. We'll be back.

#USCCB21