Rome's refusal to recognize a UGCC Patriarchate in order to placate the Russian Orthodox Church is one of the real scandals of recent times, in my view. Of course I understand the big picture ecumenical reasons for this action, but the fact that Rome let a hierarch not in communion with it to dictate how it would act towards its own faithful (and they are faithful who have suffered a lot for their adherence to Rome--more than any of us in the West, for sure) seems to me to be a real sin against charity. You do remember the concept of the order of charity, right? How was it followed in this very regrettable matter? Who matters more to Rome, as shown by deeds, not just words?
Very strong stuff, and well said. Interesting to note that the denial of the Patriarchate to the Ukrainian Catholics has made Cardinal Husar much more papabile in the eyes of many.