In an interview with CNA on Thursday, Naumann backed up his comments to the newspaper, stating, “I said what I said.”
However, Naumann revealed that he had spoken to the German press before becoming aware of Pope Francis’ recent comments about Biden. There is no consistency,” he said.
In an interview with Univisión and Televisa, which aired on July 12, the Pope said he would leave the matter to Biden’s “conscience”, but suggested that Biden discuss the conflict with the pastor.
“I was unaware of the pope’s remark, but I think it was helpful,” Naumann told CNA. I think it is very helpful, so I appreciate the explanation by the Pope.”
In a comment to Tagspost, Naumann said, “Of course we have to be idyllic” when dealing with such issues.
“But it is not pastoral to tell someone that they are good Catholics and that they can receive communion as a matter of course when they have committed a serious evil,” he said. continued. In doing so, Francis is doing exactly what he warns others not to do. “
