Synod Files: Surreal Italian story illustrates the paradox of 'welcome'
The situation is unfolding in the Diocese of Reggio Emilia-Guastalla, located in northern Italy between Parma and Bologna.
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The situation is unfolding in the Diocese of Reggio Emilia-Guastalla, located in northern Italy between Parma and Bologna.
A scathing article written by the late Cardinal George Pell was published a day after his passing in January, which described a key Catholic Church leadership group as a “toxic nightmare”.
Francis elevates one of his closest associates - after he describes Jesus as “indifferent,” “angry and insensitive,” and “mocking and disrespectful.”
Even by the feverish standards of the Pope Francis era, the period between Sept. 30 and Oct. 7 likely will be remembered as among the most raucous and riveting weeks of his papacy.
The battles in the Francis era are remarkable but repetitive.