If it is too dangerous for the shepherd, it is too dangerous for the sheep. Being in a war zone is a hard thing. The history of the Church is replete with clergy faithfully going about their duties in appalling conditions. That tradition should be maintained, even at the cost of the lives of the shepherds. This was a disastrous error. I am not implying cowardice on the part of the Cardinal. I think this was probably the typical sort of brilliant idea we have come to expect from the Vatican, and the Cardinal may be acting under obedience.
So Long Sheep! Watch Out For The Wolves!
- Donald R. McClarey
Donald R. McClarey
Cradle Catholic. Active in the pro-life movement since 1973. Father of three, one in Heaven, and happily married for 43 years. Small town lawyer and amateur historian. Former president of the board of directors of the local crisis pregnancy center for a decade.
I could get evacuating from Iran as he would likely be a prime target for a hostage or worse and to deny the regime that option… but perhaps it would have been a lot wiser to stay in the region for the optics.
Honestly, I’m surprised the mullahs allowed him in Tehran in the first place.
Wait a second! Christine Niles, formerly of Voris Inc seems to think the Mullahcracy of Iran is just a great place for Christian’s.
https://x.com/christineniles1/status/2030657643363082742?s=61
Wow! Christine Niles has gone full Tucker?!?
Muslims converting to Christianity is a crime in Iran punishable by death … But, other than that, a swell place to live!
CAG,
Niles has been in anti-Semite Qatarlson mode since at least October 7, 2023.