So, Fr. Federico Lombardi, sj, Director of the Press Office of the Holy See, was merely offering personal opinion via his capacity as director of that office?
What, then, is the position of the church? Does Fr. Federico Lombardi speak in opposition to it? Or, does he speak in support of it?
Is he not under obedience?
Interesting surname for a Vatican spokesman, by the way, Lombardi, historically speaking.
I have never seen the Church take a position on ‘gun control’ for citizens. They would oppose the ‘gun violence’ by criminal elements. Fr. Federico Lombardi may have used incorrect wording in the statement and showed his feelings rather than any Church position. The report by Bishop Finn was re:Reporter posting opposition to moral and doctrine teaching of the Church.