[marshmallow]

Did Fr. Valkering really "gain permission" to present the book to the Pope or was this meeting a pre-arranged stunt to which Fr. Valkering was actually invited?

It's the end game for the lavender army during this pontificate. This is the final assault on the Church.

[BlatherNaut]

Did Fr. Valkering really "gain permission" to present the book to the Pope or was this meeting a pre-arranged stunt to which Fr. Valkering was actually invited?

Either way, Francis got his photo op. Birds of a feather.

[ebb tide]

If you notice in the photo, the priest is within the outer crowd barrier. There’s actually a policeman behind him. Of course, he had a special invite.