You know this very well, of course, but I'm mentioning it for the sake of of other readers.
As for the Mexican flag: some interpret it as a symbol of a Hispanic Reonquista. Similarly, some also interpret the CSA (Confederate) "Southern Cross" or "rebel" flag as a symbol of White Supremacy. Some interpret the Gadsden flag as a symbol of anti-U.S. government insurrection. But it is not a just judgment. People who display such flags should not be judged by the most extreme possible interpretation.
When Pope John Paul II visited the USA in 1979, my hometown was practically bedecked with Vatican flags and colors (yellow and white) and Polish flags and colors (red and white) by proud Polish American Catholics. No subversive motive was intended or imputed.
National flags are always flown at the same level. This is basic international flag etiquette.
Bottom line, Bishop Garcia-Siller did not act improperly with regard to the Catholic slogan or the Mexican flag.
‘National flags are always flown at the same level. This is basic international flag etiquette.’
Wrongo!
Yeah. When you have 3000 women screaming in Spanish language led by a guy who is screaming that America needs to allow this invasion during a religious convention, the religion has taken a lower priority.
And that is frightening