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Populism: A Bishop in Reverse

On July 7 Pope Francis appointed Father Derio Olivero, 56, as the bishop of Pinerolo, Italy. Olivero is a liberal secularist who prefers to hide his priesthood behind casual clothing. On September 29,…More
On July 7 Pope Francis appointed Father Derio Olivero, 56, as the bishop of Pinerolo, Italy. Olivero is a liberal secularist who prefers to hide his priesthood behind casual clothing. On September 29, for a prayer vigil in the cathedral of his home diocese of Fossano, the not yet consecrated bishop knelt down in front of the people in order to make them bless his head.
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mccallansteve
Yeah, you're cool there , bishop. In your street clothes and head bowed. Instead of doing your job and giving blessing, you show yourself a phony who gives that power to the laity. Shame!
knizhnik
Yes, he's "a liberal secularist who prefers to hide his priesthood behind casual clothing". The problem is almost entire NO hierarchy is the same, includind the top, gnomesayin'?