And yet, in the face of this outrage, absolutely unparalleled in the history of the papacy, Cardinal Caffarra concludes his letter, not with a justified demand for rectification of the scandal, but rather by pleading that “our conscience impels us to humbly and respectfully request an Audience.”
An audience! An audience that will never be granted by a Pope who has ignored all their entreaties for nearly a year because he manifestly has no intention of heeding them. For this disaster is what he has wanted from the very beginning of his pontificate.
I had read that Cardinal Caffarra fully understands the request for an Audience will not be granted, but it lays the ground work; and adds to the paper trail for future disputes.
Caffarra should not be underestimated, because he is shrewd and the Spirit is upon him.
Make the Vatican great again!
Yep. Some people (Louis V. and Ferrara) don't understand that ALL means of trying to settle this have to be exhausted, or else it could be labeled a coup, or worse.
Did St. Paul bide his time before he rebuked St. Peter to his face?