“It’s hard to say in a way. After all, Marcel was thought to be gay just a few years ago and he was essentially forcibly retired.”
Well, I don’t know any of the players or the history which it appears is at least part of why I don’t see what the big deal is. I will say this, sometimes I think some Latins attribute far too much “holiness” to some of the “higher ups” in The Church. Human beings, especially those high up in the hierarchy of The Church attract powerful demons and many, very many, haven’t the spiritual strength to resist. To my jaded Eastern eyes, this is sadly not at all remarkable...nor does it shake my Faith in the least.
That is why it is best to honor the collar, but remember that they are, indeed, human beings. I don't at all go in for the personality cults which develop around leaders, religious or secular.
You wrote:
“To my jaded Eastern eyes, this is sadly not at all remarkable...nor does it shake my Faith in the least.”
I agree entirely!