It is not the Sacred Military Order of Malta. SMOM stands for the Sovereign Military Order of Malta. The “sovereignty” seems to be in question. Cardinal Tomasi in his interview with Edward Pentin of the National Catholic Register answered a question about sovereignty. See: https://www.ncregister.com/news/cardinal-tomasi-discusses-the-reforms-to-the-order-of-malta
Great reporting, thank you. I thought There was some prior commentary about the Pope needing to be cautious in exercising control over the Knights lest he jeopardize the Holy Sees sovereignty.
When there’s a dispute among a parish group, I’d readily say “figure it out yourselves and let me know what you decide.” At 85 years old the Holy Father wants to micromanage? I really think there’s got to be some advisor behind the scenes who is pulling the strings.
The pope is the head of the church, so the buck does stop with him, eh?
I don't know that there are many issues that it would be more appropriate for the supreme executive to personally manage than something which strongly impacts international relationships and that of a religious order to the Holy Father...
In fact, I think that the pope taking power back from an appointed representative can indicate a healthy step. Most political and church leaders these days hide behind delegates to avoid accountability. Everyone will know whom is to blame or to praise when this is said and done.
All you need are some mysterious disappearances and a few bodies found in murky graves to make this storyline a compelling conspiracy movie starring Ed. Condon as the investigative journalist…particularly if one could create a story about a prophecy made 995 years ago that is coming to fruition now.
Seriously, do you have any plans to discuss how money and resources affect the situation? The Edward Pentin article referred to earlier referred to money obliquely but it appears there could be more to that.
This all stems from Francis's original, ill-judged and cruel, intervention in the order. Using the German Order's desire to oust Fra Andrew Festing as a lever to access the Orders substantial funds
His Holiness has already badly managed his curtailing of the Old Rite. The man who wants a "synodal" Church sure seems to be doing quite the opposite. May God forgive him.
It is not the Sacred Military Order of Malta. SMOM stands for the Sovereign Military Order of Malta. The “sovereignty” seems to be in question. Cardinal Tomasi in his interview with Edward Pentin of the National Catholic Register answered a question about sovereignty. See: https://www.ncregister.com/news/cardinal-tomasi-discusses-the-reforms-to-the-order-of-malta
He says sovereignty is not in question.
Thank you for making the correction in the text.
Great reporting, thank you. I thought There was some prior commentary about the Pope needing to be cautious in exercising control over the Knights lest he jeopardize the Holy Sees sovereignty.
The "Dictator Pope" rings a bell.
When there’s a dispute among a parish group, I’d readily say “figure it out yourselves and let me know what you decide.” At 85 years old the Holy Father wants to micromanage? I really think there’s got to be some advisor behind the scenes who is pulling the strings.
Micromanage the German Synod, maybe.
Good point. Follow the money.
The pope is the head of the church, so the buck does stop with him, eh?
I don't know that there are many issues that it would be more appropriate for the supreme executive to personally manage than something which strongly impacts international relationships and that of a religious order to the Holy Father...
In fact, I think that the pope taking power back from an appointed representative can indicate a healthy step. Most political and church leaders these days hide behind delegates to avoid accountability. Everyone will know whom is to blame or to praise when this is said and done.
Gee - what a surprise.
All you need are some mysterious disappearances and a few bodies found in murky graves to make this storyline a compelling conspiracy movie starring Ed. Condon as the investigative journalist…particularly if one could create a story about a prophecy made 995 years ago that is coming to fruition now.
Seriously, do you have any plans to discuss how money and resources affect the situation? The Edward Pentin article referred to earlier referred to money obliquely but it appears there could be more to that.
This all stems from Francis's original, ill-judged and cruel, intervention in the order. Using the German Order's desire to oust Fra Andrew Festing as a lever to access the Orders substantial funds
Spot on.
His Holiness has already badly managed his curtailing of the Old Rite. The man who wants a "synodal" Church sure seems to be doing quite the opposite. May God forgive him.