The bruised and bloodied church will be reborn -- or it won't

https://www.ncronline.org/news/accountability/distinctly-catholic/bruised-and-bloodied-church-will-be-reborn-or-it-wont
MGB: Ecclesiastical authority indicts itself, as a Cardinal once told Bonaparte, if the bishops have not destroyed the Church in two Milena, no outsider can.  If the Church starts following what Jesus said about not claiming honors, but really taking on service, it will be no loss. We can manage the assets and think for ourselves.

The system of papal anachronism, which Francis seems to reject out of hand, puts loyalty and authority above truth.  The idea that the Pope can declare what truth is, rather than relying on arguments based on history, experience and the nature of man is the apex of Relativism. It is truth for the few by the few, not Truth for the many.

It is no surprise that those who put loyalty to the Church above acting truthfully have covered up the abuse of minors, going with ritual over responsibility. Sadly, there are those in the pews who see no problem with this, unless it can be used to attack a pope they consider to be disloyal to their Church of the Holy Anachronism. As for Vagano and his supporters, he is more responsible for the cover-ups continued on this watch. He was the manager in charge, not either Benedict or Francis.

The Pope and Bishops are the heirs to those who actually saw the risen Lord. They must witness this in their actions, using words if necessary. I am only seeing words from the opponents of Francis, and not the words of Christ. Their words are about loyalty to their brand of Church, which is entirely expendable. Even Rome is expendable (and will actually be supplanted). As long as Orthodoxy survives, the promise of Christ is realized.