Pope Francis Side Appointments

This is a story by the nuns on the bus media apostolate CNA, but does anyone know the history behind these appointees?

The nuns on the bus crowd are unnerved by the picture it paints but would like to hear from our resident sleuths.


Archbishop Pozzo was a player behind efforts to unite SSPX, so I assume this is a good appointment.


I recognize Msgr. Camaldo of course (and presume the rochet signals a good appointment), but would like confirmation of his loyalty to the teachings of the Church, its fiat of salvation and the sacredness of the Liturgy.

What is taking so long to replace Bertone?

Is there a world-wide search to find a trustworthy heterosexual?

I went over to sniff out the National Catholic Birdcage to see if they were breaking open any bottles of champagne.

There was this all-hat-no-cattle story about an American Jesuit appointed to the office of SoS, but there is no indication they will be hitting the sheets guilt-free anytime soon.

As an aside, I found this fun story about the cirque du soliel sisters' meeting with Archbishop Sartain.

Same old, they said and they are frustrated, fatigued and disappointed.


They were 'preached to' about Mary's submission to God.

Then, they were muzzled.

They were put in a room with locked guards outside of the doors and given the accusations that stand against them and given their marching orders. They were then told they were not to reveal the substance of the meeting with anyone.

These are the conditions of the revolution, they say.

They are stuck between two churches.

They are being forced to surrender the prophetic voice that saved the church from itself.

The LCWR are showing signs of demoralization, they say.

Hurray! The strategy is working!