Has anyone noticed how often Cardinal Cormac Murphy O'Connor appears to push himself forward as a spokesman on this that or the other. He is supposed to be retired and has been succeeded as Archbishop of Westminster by Archbishop Nichols. Now he is putting forward his views on what should be done by the Apostolic Administrator soon be be appointed after Cardinal O'Brien', as well as telling what kind of Pope is needed, and has the arrogance to say he is going to Rome to give others the "benefit" of his views,
When I see some of the appointments made when he was a member of the Congregation for Bishops, I feel like saying, "push -off, Your Eminence, and enjoy your retirement. Some of us have had far too much of you."
Agreed Father (and thank you for your prayers). Richard
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DeleteI was surprised to see Cardinal Murphy O'Connor addressing what looked like a press conference and could not understand why it was happening. He isn't a great speaker at the best of times and he is age-disqualified from taking part in the conclave. Who is actually interested in what he thinks?
ReplyDeleteMoreover, I wonder why the current Archbishop of Westminster is so reticent these days.
ReplyDeletePerhaps because the bureaucrats in Eccleston Square are sidelining him in favour of Cardinal Cormac. The bureaucrats are considered to be the rump of the Magic Circle!
DeleteWell said, Father.
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