My Catholicism is so far back that I can't claim any special insight into what has happened within that denomination. But I'll give it a shot. It is clear that the atrocious multi-decade response of RCC leadership (including Pope Francis himself) to their predator priest problem has caused enormous damage to their brand. Adopting progressive ideology is their chosen way to regain numbers, both physical and financial, and relevance. Not a good look.
My Catholicism is so far back that I can't claim any special insight into what has happened within that denomination. But I'll give it a shot. It is clear that the atrocious multi-decade response of RCC leadership (including Pope Francis himself) to their predator priest problem has caused enormous damage to their brand. Adopting progressive ideology is their chosen way to regain numbers, both physical and financial, and relevance. Not a good look.
That's an interesting observation. Makes a lot of sense.