Posted on 02/17/2019 9:08:18 PM PST by ebb tide
February 17, 2019 (Steven O’Reilly) – There is a new book out by a French journalist that purports to be an expose’ of the homosexual subculture in the Vatican. A Crux News articles reports on this new book (In the Closet of the Vatican: Power, Homosexuality, Hypocrisy by Frédéric Martel) (see Crux News “New book claims gay subculture flourishes at Vatican” by Christopher White). While I have yet to read this book myself, the report in the Crux article indicates that it claims there is a homosexual subculture at the Vatican. Some of the book’s most controversial claims appear to be that two of the dead Dubia Cardinal (Caffara and Meisner) were “homosexually inclined,” Cardinal Burke is “unstraight,” Pope Benedict XVI “liked to flirt” and that “the majority of the popes of the last century were at least homosexually inclined.”
Where does one start with such claims? The author of this book, Frédéric Martel, is reportedly openly gay and seems to be something of an activist for homosexual causes. Now, this in itself does not mean we should discount his reporting, but it does mean we should be suspicious of his motives. Thus, his “evidence” and the conclusions he draws from it must be carefully evaluated. Consider, Martel (as quoted by Crux) says “Francis today is the object of a violent campaign.” For Martel this is “…precisely because of his supposed liberalism on questions of sexual morality, by conservative cardinals who are very homophobic – and many of them, secretly homosexual.” This is a simple ad hominem fallacy. It horrendously besmirches “conservative cardinals” reputations with an implicit accusation of “homosexual and hypocrite” without having to address the substance of their arguments on sexual morality on the merits. Conveniently, for Francis, the book reports that the most pro-homosexual cardinals are likely heterosexual! As the Crux articles reports (emphasis added):
“Among his other “rules of the closet” is that the clerics who are perceived to be most “pro-gay” are likely heterosexual and that within the Vatican, heterosexuality is “the exception.”
In sum, for Martel, Francis’s own words that “behind rigidity there is always something hidden, in many cases a double life,” serve as a truism for his account.” (see Crux News “New book claims gay subculture flourishes at Vatican” by Christopher White)
Yes, how convenient for Francis on the eve of the abuse crisis summit that such a book and message is released! A book which informs Catholics that all the liberalizing Cardinals on sexual morality issues, i.e., those who are pro-homosexual are really (most likely) heterosexual; but that all of Francis’ anti-homosexuality opponents or most of them, dead or living, inclusive of “most of the popes” of the 21st century are themselves homosexual, “homosexually inclined” or “unstraight!” Too convenient, indeed. As a former Intelligence Officer…I smell a disinformation campaign — and indeed one involving character assassination. And, if it is…who ultimately is behind it?
Ask yourself a simple question: Cui Bono? Again, while I have yet to read this book, it seems evidently clear from the reporting that the answer is Pope Francis and those who wish to liberalize the Church on issues related to the Sixth Commandment. How convenient it is that the one man who comes off looking good (according to the reporting) in this scandalous mess is the sexually-liberalizing Francis and his cadre of most-likely-not-homosexual, pro-homosexual cardinals. Even the liberal CBS News in its analysis of the books states: “Martel appears to want to bolster Francis’ efforts at reforming the Vatican by discrediting his biggest critics and removing the secrecy and scandal that surrounds homosexuality in the church” (see CBS News).
Suspicions this was an organized, drive-by hit on the reputations of Francis’ opposition is also suggested from reporting by LifeSiteNews’ Maike Hickson and John-Henry Weston (see New book by gay sociologist claims homosexual subculture inside Vatican is rampant, but covered up). This article reports that “Monsignor Battista Ricca, the controversial head of Santa Marta – the Pope’s residence – is said to have invited Martel for a visit at Santa Marta” and that “Ricca, notorious for his homosexual exploits, seems to have been a key player granting Martel access to the Vatican and its homosexual network” (emphasis added). Also see Roberto De Mattei’s article on the Rorate Caeli site (see De Mattei: An LGBT Pamphlet against the Church). If the LifeSiteNews report and De Mattei’s are accurate–and there is no reason to doubt them–then it is undoubtedly the case Pope Francis gave a green light to Monsignor Ricca to support Martel’s efforts — as it would have been unthinkable for Ricca to do so without the Pope’s explicit approval. Further, obviously, this approval would not have been given by Pope Francis unless the book’s ultimate takeaway-message fit a narrative of which he approved.
If the Pope was serious about expunging homosexual influence from the hierarchy and priesthood, Martel’s book, even with its controversial claims, should be a debate starter at the upcoming abuse summit in Rome. Its core claims — divorced of the character assassination and the suspect motives of the author and — could be a spark to help begin a conversation at the summit on how to clean out the homosexual/modernist influence within the Church. However, you may be certain this will not happen. Instead, expect Pope Francis to remain silent on McCarrick (especially now he has been laicized), and with regard to Vigano’s claims there is an active homosexual network in the Church. The hypocrisy of this is stark given it is probable–if not certain–that Francis provided a degree of assistance and facilitation to an author of a book, which Francis had to know beforehand would be a hit job on his opposition and his predecessors, slandering both the living and dead. God save the Church.
Ping
Gays assume this of anti-gay politicians, too.
Interesting. This is been favorite gay tactic for decades... accuse their critics of being gay. It’s really the classic heads-I-win-tails-you-lose strategy. If you approve of them, you’re on their side. They win. If you disapprove of them, it’s because you’re actually a closeted gay yourself and therefore also on their side. They win again. Thus, according to their logic, it’s actually impossible to criticize them.
This scandal is calling attention to the high prevalence of pedophilia amongst gays. The pervert community will have to mobilize to keep this under wraps. Having free access to children is a major goal for the gays.
It’s not a homosexual subculture; it’s a homosexual culture.
A certain former Senator from Minnesota IIRC makes me wonder if that isn’t correct.
I was thinking it’s a heterosexual subculture.
FOUR out of FIVE???
That ain’t no ‘subculture’, sweetcheeks.
That be something called “the culture”.
No, it isn’t correct as a general assumption.
Funny, that.
Who knows? I’m starting to realize everyone on earth, practically, has been molested at some point. So in matters like this who knows what the truth is. People don’t talk about it generally.
Frédéric Martel
When you’re a hammer, everything looks like a nail.
If you don’t know, it’s unsound methodology to assume either way. But there are statistical studies and case studies available on these things.
Interestingly enough, we have had 5 Novus Ordo/Vatican II popes (Paul VI, JPI, JPII, Benedict XVI, and Francis). If the same stats pertain to them, I wonder which one wasn't homo. I'd bet on JP-I since he died within 1 month of his election.
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