This is the Vatican equivalent of assigning a Marine Corps General to the Mess Kit Refurbishing Department in Twenty-Nine Palms, CA.
Ah well, maybe the Muslims will lay siege to Malta again and liven up Cardinal Burke's tenure.
Saint Athanasius was excommunicated by a Pope and many other saints suffered because of popes. Let’s pray for Cardinal Burke. He is not alone. He (He, ICXC) is with him and we are strong with Him. Besides that, now it is clear, even for people like Mike Shea, who Francis really is.