It's possible she just stuck it in there without reading it. I know it sounds like I'm saying, "She's not wicked, she's stupid" but you know, she's new, she's got a complicated job keeping everything coordinated, and I've got a feeling somebody gave her this article and said "Here's a nice article that's pro-pope and covers 6 column inches, stick it right there on page 5" and she just stuck it there w/o further ado.
It would be interesing to know who gave her the article.
I think I'm going to deal with her personally and gently on this, without taking it to the pastor. I'll offer to supply her with a "The Pope's Wisdom" column every week if she wants, and it'll be all short direct quotes --- which means it would be easy for her to adapt to any available space (you know how it is with parish bulletins.)
Pray that I have the proper discretion here!
Excellent! You are a wise woman, Mrs. Don-o, tactful and discreet. I’m sure the secretary would welcome any article you submit. It is quite the challenge to fill up all that space every week, with articles and information relevant to the entire congregation. Prayers for yo!