[saradippity]

I am somewhat surprised with your statement that Maradiaga is a "Vatican" favorite. My thoughts are that he is a favorite of a certain faction of the church within the Church. Many bishops,priests and laity in the United States are committed to the causes this group,usually dissidents,champion.

The faction has their correspondent contingent in the curia. My own interpretation of the term Vatican is that it is shorthand for the Church that was established by Jesus Christ,the true Church that has passed down and protected the Faith for 2000 years. In my mind the faction of the Church that supports this cardinal is more of an anti-church within.

I would be iintrested in your take on the situation.

[Salvation]

Holy Spirit be our guide!

[dennisw]

A few months ago I did read he was a favorite of the Vatican. But this was just one article and I'll certainly admit it's not very accurate phraseology. I'm not going to pretend I know more than you about the Catholic Church and the Vatican.