The names of forty-five priests and theologians who are asking for a clarification of Amoris Laetitia have been revealed.

The National Catholic Reporter has published the list of signatories to the letter, which has been sent to all 218 cardinals and patriarchs.

They include Fr Aidan Nichols, one of Britain’s most distinguished theologians; the bioethicist Professor Luke Gormally, a member of the Pontifical Academy for Life; Fr Giovanni Scalese, the leader of Catholics in Afghanistan; and many other well-known names, including seminary professors and university teachers.