According to Vittorio Messori, the Holy See’s “tormenting dilemma” concerning Medjugorje consists in the “unacceptable” choice between two possibilities: – Commission — the 4th one — ends up ruling against the position of the local Ordinary; the result is a catastrophe with an opened issue of pastoral authority while the victims are the humiliated local bishops (Mgrs Pavao Zanic† and […]
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