The Pope is looking at the issues of reconciling the Catholic and Orthodox churches, not making a statement about Putin's placing a KGB toady in charge. What would YOU think if Obama could put one of his henchmen in charge of your church?
You continually avoid the issue of the ROC's role in promoting Putin's fascism. And that is far more dangerous than three liberal twits putting on a protest that offends your sensibilities. Tyranny offends mine.
American-style democracy is not for everyone, especially Russia, where the people are not conditioned to handle it.