The timing and manner of his guest-starring appearance in the Vatican today will have reminded the Roman Curia just how hard to pin down, or predict, Francis really is.
As Novus Ordo Watch said, very informative analysis. This is indeed very shocking. I can't see why the Pope would like to appear like this. It wouldn't be totally impossible that this is yet another attempt to lower the formality due to the office of the papacy.
Very informative and astute analysis, thank you!
As Novus Ordo Watch said, very informative analysis. This is indeed very shocking. I can't see why the Pope would like to appear like this. It wouldn't be totally impossible that this is yet another attempt to lower the formality due to the office of the papacy.
As per the usual it's very odd. Professionalism seems gone from all areas of public life - the Church unfortunately included.
Perhaps it’s a final acknowledgment that he isn’t actually the Pope 😉