On June 25, Pope Francis met at the Vatican with the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, Peter Cosgrove.
Later, the Governor-General met Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin accompanied by the Vatican Secretary for Relations with States Archbishop Paul Gallagher.
According to a Vatican statement released after the meetings, we are supposed to believe:
“During the cordial discussions, the themes of migration, at both global and regional levels, and climate change, were considered. Mention was also made of the role of the Church in Australian society, and the current discussion on the protection of minors and vulnerable people, reiterating the commitment of all members of the Church in this regard.”
The Vatican further stated that the Holy See and the Governor-General reviewed the “social situation” of Australia and the “question of peace and stability in the entire region of the Pacific and of Asia.”
The Governor-General of Australia is the representative of the Australian monarch, currently Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom. The Governor-General is appointed by the Queen on the advice of the Prime Minister of Australia.
So, we are to believe that while one of the highest ranking Prelates in the Church and perhaps one of the closest advisors of Pope Francis, Cardinal George Pell, awaits trial for allegations of multiple counts of the sexual assault of minors, a meeting takes places with perhaps the second most powerful person in the Australian government and pleasantries about climate change and peaceful relations in Asia and the Pacific Rim are discussed.
South Australia is about to pass legislation (if it has not done so already) which would, under penalty of fine and/or imprisonment. coerce Priests to violate the Seal of Confession when sins involving the sexual abuse of minors are confessed.
But, the Holy Father chooses to ignore such a blatantly political attack upon the inviolability and sacredness of a Sacrament of the Church to discuss air pollution and the condition of the environment?
But then again, didn't former-President Clinton meeting with the Attorney General of the United States while Hilary, his wife, was under criminal investigation and they discussed grandchildren and camping?
And this Pontificate laments the lack of transparency in the Church!
Really, if there is anyone out there who believes that the Vatican statement regarding this meeting summarizes what was really discussed, well, I’ve got a bridge over the Tiber for sale.
Wanna make an offer?
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