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Surreal – but answers will come
John L. Allen, Jr., CRUX
Friday, August 31, 2018
The revelations by Archbishop Vigano have given rise to predictable defenses and support along ideological lines. The Vatican is trying to remain quiet. But at some point, pressure to give an accounting will almost certainly become irresistible. From the Vatican’s point of view, therefore, getting ready for that accounting now might be a wise use of time.