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Bishop Manfred Scheuer of Innsbruck, in an article in the Tyroler Tageszeitung<\/a><\/em>, speaks openly of the contrast between Pope Francis and his predecessor Benedict XVI, and of the change in relationship between the Vatican and diocesan bishops. Bishop Scheuer was among the Austrian bishops in Rome last week for their ad limina<\/em> visit with the pope and curia officials.<\/p>\n

At their 2005 visit to Rome, the Austrian bishops got reprimanded. But Bishop Scheuer characterized the new message like this: \u201cYou must bear responsibility for the local church and you must act with shrewdness and differentiation, the pope said to us.\u201d According to Scheuer, \u201cPreviously there was a different tone, entirely concrete proposals came at us for how we must proceed.\u201d He said of the change of culture in the Vatican, \u201cOne sees a different style which is more reserved, more respectful, and more alert.\u201d<\/p>\n

But Scheuer said that the pope had a clear message for the Austrian bishops: to take time, amidst all their administrative responsibilities, for prayer and proclamation of the Gospel, and to strive to be near to people and to show mercy. Francis models this, according to Scheuer: \u201cHe is reserved and does not put himself in the center. He criticizes most strongly clericalism and the positions of power tied to the office of priest.\u201d<\/p>\n

The \u201cPastors\u2019 Initiative<\/a>,\u201d a manifesto of hundreds of rebellious Austrian priests calling for reforms such as women\u2019s ordination, optional celibacy, and communion for remarried Catholics, was a topic in Rome. The word from the Congregation for Clergy and from Pope Francis was that the Austrian bishops had to bear responsibility for the situation. Scheuer openly admitted that in previous conversations there was talk of sanctions on these priests. \u201cThat is not gone, but today it is no longer in the foreground,\u201d he said. In his diocese, Scheuer has entered into dialog with \u201cPastors\u2019 Initiative\u201d priests and has continued to appoint such priests to diocesan positions.<\/p>\n

Bishop Scheuer said of the change in popes, \u201cSince Francis is pope I have often asked myself whether I am now happier to be bishop.\u201d Bishops repeatedly are pressured by various lobbying groups. \u201cOne feels powerless as bishop. Ultimately, one cannot act prudently when it\u2019s under pressure.\u201d But Scheuer has found recent months to be \u201ceasier breathing.\u201d He said, \u201cAlthough the pressure situation has not yet ended, the pope has brought about a change in atmosphere. One can breathe easier.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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