HUFFINGTON POST HAS JUST MADE A HUGE, AND LET ME SAY, HUGE, ERROR ABOUT CARDINAL JOSEPH TOBIN--THE HUFF SAYS TOBIN HAS ASKED POPE FRANCIS TO STEP DOWN--WRONG!
This is laughable if the topic wasn't so serious. Cardinal Tobin was speaking about "rightwingers" doing the asking of Pope Francis to neuter him--It isn't Cardinal Tobin doing the asking. He supports Pope Francis 100% and decries Archbishop Vigano and others who support Vigano!
I think Pope Francis may want to reconsider his charge to reporters on his in-flight presser!
Catholic Cardinal Calls On Pope Francis To Step Down Over Alleged Sexual Abuse Coverup
A top Catholic Church figure is calling on Pope Francis to resign after
A top Catholic Church figure is calling on Pope Francis to resign after another official published a letter accusing senior Vatican officials of covering up widespread sexual abuse for decades.
“I do think it’s about limiting the days of this pope, and short of
that, neutering his voice or casting ambiguity around him,” Cardinal
Joseph Tobin, who was appointed by Pope Francis in 2016, told The New York Times on Monday. “And it’s part of a larger upheaval both within and without the church.”
The 11-page letter, written by Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò and
published on two conservative Catholic news platforms over the weekend,
alleged officials were aware that ex-Cardinal Theodore McCarrick,
formerly the archbishop of Washington, molested young seminarians as
early as 2000.
According to Viganò, Pope Francis also learned of McCarrick’s
behavior in 2013 and subsequently rehabilitated him (Pope Benedict XVI
had reportedly sanctioned McCarrick in 2009 or 2010). McCarrick resigned
last month after various news outlets published accounts of his alleged abuse.
“I won’t say a word about it,” Francis said Sunday when asked about the accusations.
Some who fall on the more liberal side of the church have rushed to
the pope’s defense, dismissing the letter as a hit piece and reminding
audiences of how conservative Viganò’s views are (he blames sexual abuse on homosexuality). More conservative officials, like Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia, rushed to Viganò’s defense.
Partisan schisms aside, the letter places added pressure on the pope, who has already been under fire after a grand jury report released
earlier this month found evidence of sexual abuse within Pennsylvania’s
church having been covered up on a heinous scale. More than 1,000
children were abused in a period of more than 70 years.
Let us never forget that Tobin publically tweeted, "Nighty-night, baby. I love you." When that tweet was noticed, people rightfully inquired as to whom it was supposed to be addressed since it was clearly a message intended to be sent privately rather than publically.
Tobin responded that it was meant for his sister.
In the present crisis, one can determine which side is more credible by comparing those who are attempting to demean Abp. Vigano -- like Tobin and Wuerl -- with those who find him credible -- like Burke. To my mind, even if I previously had any respect for Francis (which I didn't), the fact that his supporters at this point are people the likes of Tobin is a strong indication of his guilt to the vindication of Vigano.
TJM, at this point, I assume that nearly every bishop (even those of Rome) have some "interesting" history. Given the current calls to resign in light of that history, it is enough to make one wonder if that sort of history has ever been used to compel a bishop of Rome to resign before...
I'm beginning to share your opinion. The way clericalism has been perverted by many in the hierarchy, as opposed to it's actual meaning, sounds like one deflection after another - by those who are probably most guilty of clericalism. Do these prelates actually love: The Church, the sacraments, the people or, their respective positions and careers? It seems that many "golden calves" are being worshiped within the church anymore!
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Let us never forget that Tobin publically tweeted, "Nighty-night, baby. I love you." When that tweet was noticed, people rightfully inquired as to whom it was supposed to be addressed since it was clearly a message intended to be sent privately rather than publically.
Tobin responded that it was meant for his sister.
In the present crisis, one can determine which side is more credible by comparing those who are attempting to demean Abp. Vigano -- like Tobin and Wuerl -- with those who find him credible -- like Burke. To my mind, even if I previously had any respect for Francis (which I didn't), the fact that his supporters at this point are people the likes of Tobin is a strong indication of his guilt to the vindication of Vigano.
Marc,
If you do a little internet research, you will find that Wuerl has an "interesting" history. I wouldn't want him as my character witness.
TJM, at this point, I assume that nearly every bishop (even those of Rome) have some "interesting" history. Given the current calls to resign in light of that history, it is enough to make one wonder if that sort of history has ever been used to compel a bishop of Rome to resign before...
Marc -
I'm beginning to share your opinion. The way clericalism has been perverted by many in the hierarchy, as opposed to it's actual meaning, sounds like one deflection after another - by those who are probably most guilty of clericalism. Do these prelates actually love: The Church, the sacraments, the people or, their respective positions and careers? It seems that many "golden calves" are being worshiped within the church anymore!
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