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Since the Second Vatican Council a small but powerful group in
the Catholic Church has taken control of governance. Continuing a trend that
had started from the beginning of the 20th century, this group, headed by
conservative Popes, has abused, and is still abusing, spiritual authority in
order to block attempts at reforming the Church as demanded by the Second
Vatican Council. The abuse lies at the root of the refusal to change attitudes
regarding the conscientious use of contraception, homosexuality, married
priests and the ordination of women.
We speak of a real abuse because
their measures go against the real intentions of Jesus Christ to whom Church leaders ultimately owe their authority;
their actions contravene the clear principles of reform endorsed by the Second Vatican Council (1963-1965), the most authoritative body of vision and legislation in recent times.
The authority of the laity is ignored: 
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Freedom of inquiry and speech is denied to theologians and experts.
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The authority of bishops too is abused.
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The Pope and his Vatican staff indiscriminately usurp all authority in the Church.
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