The facts remain. What the priest asserted is not only documentable but it has been documented. There is nothing "fishy" about what the priest stated. It wasn't "UnChristian." It was funny
My Catholic formation included the following prayer by St. Augustine:
In essentials, unity, in doubtful matters, liberty; in all things charity."
Words of wisdom if I ever head any. The church is troubled right now; hatred and bitterness will only make things worse.