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New Catholic of RORATE CÆLI asks a fascinating question: what is going on in Austria ? Fr. Wagner apparently has NOT signed the letter asking his nomination be withdrawn as yet. Furthermore: Bishop Andreas Laun, Auxiliary of Salzburg, concludes that Father Wagner cannot be considered "unsuitable" to be a Bishop - and certainly not because of his declarations. And, New Catholic points out that the Vatican has as yet made no response. Read this fascinating story ! Is the Vatican refusing to budge on this appointment?

There is no doubt that Papal Authority is under attack by the media and via "press release." Two sad posts illustrate this. To wit: Breviarium Romanum >> Holy Father under attack in Austria RORATE CAELI >> CAPITULATION - Pope's appointee bullied into submission in Austria - Update: Pope accepts request As Breviarium Romanum has pointed out so aptly: Benedict XVI has declared war on the toothless version of Christianity that has gutted Holy Mother Church in the name of a supposed "spirit" of Vatican II, laying waste to the praxis of Holy Faith in liturgy and life. No authentic spirit of the council may set itself up against the letter of that same Council without disastrous results. The Holy Father's nominee is being used to attack the Pope by those who have placed themselves on the opposing side in the battle for the life of the Church. God grant them the grace to see the true danger in which they stand by opposing the Vicar of Christ . The co...