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American Conservatives Provoked Crisis in Knights of Malta, Says Reinstated Chancellor
Catholic Culture ^ | 3/8/17

Posted on 03/08/2017 6:48:57 PM PST by marshmallow

Albert von Boeselager, who was forced to resign as chancellor of the Knights of Malta but reinstated by Pope Francis, has blamed American conservatives for the turmoil in the order.

Von Boeselager said that conservatives, unhappy with the Pope’s public statements on economic affairs, have provoked conflicts at the Vatican. “There is, for instance, a very powerful, ultra-conservative movement in the US which has links to the Evangelical Churches and to conservative economists, behind which there is a great deal of money,” he said.

Von Boeselager linked Cardinal Raymond Burke to the alleged enemies of the Pope, charged that the American cardinal, by rebuking him for his involvement in a condom-distribution scheme, “is not only slandering me but is also indirectly attacking the Holy Father for protecting someone who distributes condoms.” He observed that Cardinal Burke has recently reiterated that any Catholic official who is involved in distributing condoms should resign.

Top knight says pope’s opponents behind Order of Malta power struggle (La Croix)


TOPICS: Catholic; Current Events; Evangelical Christian
KEYWORDS: knightsofmalta; malta; popefrancis; rcc; scapegoating; usconservatives

1 posted on 03/08/2017 6:48:57 PM PST by marshmallow
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To: marshmallow

This guy is even worse than I thought.


2 posted on 03/08/2017 6:52:05 PM PST by Cicero (Marcus Tullius)
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To: marshmallow

The blaming, whining liberals. The whole planet is infested.


3 posted on 03/08/2017 6:52:09 PM PST by bboop (does not suffer fools gladly)
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To: marshmallow

Hey, Al. Every libtard dork wants a shot at American
conservatives. Get in line, dipshit.


4 posted on 03/08/2017 6:52:35 PM PST by Sivad (The Federalist #46)
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To: marshmallow

Seems like the proverbial “smoke of Satan” is increasing in volume and concentration.


5 posted on 03/08/2017 6:53:15 PM PST by Olog-hai
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To: marshmallow

Yes, God wants us to rob the rich and give it to the government where only 10% makes it to the poor, yep, I read that in my bible every time I open it.

Mighty Catholic, non-catholics might not find it in the text because you have to be under the influence of sacramental wine to see it in the text.


6 posted on 03/08/2017 6:53:35 PM PST by dila813 (Voting for Trump to Punish Trumpets!)
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To: marshmallow

Jeez! Tin foil hats for all! Cardinal Burke is a true sincere Christian and very humble. Next they will accuse him of eating Russian dressing on his salad.


7 posted on 03/08/2017 6:55:15 PM PST by Missouri gal
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To: marshmallow

After being forcefully reinstated to his position by his benefactor, Francis; Albert von Boeselager, the condom-distributor, is pulling no punches in attacking all things Catholic.


8 posted on 03/08/2017 6:55:34 PM PST by ebb tide (We have a rogue curia in Rome)
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To: marshmallow

Sure they are..... Nobody can blame this turd-world, communist, sh*t-stick of a Pope.


9 posted on 03/08/2017 6:56:40 PM PST by WMarshal (President Trump, a president keeping his promises to the American people. It feels like winning.)
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To: marshmallow

This would be passable as satire. The church is distributing condoms now?


10 posted on 03/08/2017 6:57:41 PM PST by Telepathic Intruder
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To: marshmallow

Look in the mirror. You are the problem.


11 posted on 03/08/2017 7:01:19 PM PST by mulligan
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To: marshmallow
Albert von Boeselager, who was forced to resign as chancellor of the Knights of Malta but reinstated by Pope Francis, has blamed American conservatives for the turmoil in the order.

And likewise (according to Francis), "Climate change is also contributing to the heart-rending refugee crisis". These guys are such shameless liars. Laugh at them.

12 posted on 03/08/2017 7:15:38 PM PST by BlatherNaut
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To: marshmallow

He certainly doesn’t seem contrite about distribution of condoms in violation of Church teaching.


13 posted on 03/08/2017 7:25:35 PM PST by Unam Sanctam
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To: BlatherNaut
These guys are such shameless liars.
Remember this guy from Malta?

Baron Miguel Scicluna. His gimmick was to claim he's a descendant of Maltese royalty. Why would a pro wrestler lie? :/
14 posted on 03/08/2017 7:48:36 PM PST by Impala64ssa (You call me an Islamophobe like it's a bad thing)
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To: marshmallow

Fake title. This is about “ultra” conservatives.


15 posted on 03/08/2017 7:50:24 PM PST by Professional
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To: Impala64ssa

Well, he certainly looked Maltese to me. That’s a Maltese cape if I’ve ever seen one. You can tell by the part that reads “Holiday Inn”.


16 posted on 03/08/2017 7:51:35 PM PST by Billthedrill
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