Francis "Secretly" Gave Cardinal's Ring to Prelate Who Covered Up Abuses
On 8 October, Francis received Ghent Bishop Emeritus Luc Van Looy S.D.B., 81, Belgium, along with other Salesians, ostentatiously kissing his ring - a practice Francis normally abhors. The Vatican media went to great lengths to publicise this show gesture.
Then Belgian media reported that the ring Francis kissed had been made for Van Looy in September by order of Francis. Van Looy told Nd.nl (30 October) that "it is something between the Pope and me", adding that he had not received this ring publicly and therefore it should not be reported publicly.
To say that something is "not for the public" while at the same time making it public is taking the public for a ride.
Francis had announced in August 2022 that he wanted to appoint the anti-Catholic Van Looy as cardinal. But Van Looy had to decline after reports that he had been involved in "covering up" abuses.
Picture: Vatican Media, #newsSoilqhnidh
Then Belgian media reported that the ring Francis kissed had been made for Van Looy in September by order of Francis. Van Looy told Nd.nl (30 October) that "it is something between the Pope and me", adding that he had not received this ring publicly and therefore it should not be reported publicly.
To say that something is "not for the public" while at the same time making it public is taking the public for a ride.
Francis had announced in August 2022 that he wanted to appoint the anti-Catholic Van Looy as cardinal. But Van Looy had to decline after reports that he had been involved in "covering up" abuses.
Picture: Vatican Media, #newsSoilqhnidh