In a shocking move, Pope [no mention of specific Pope], has issued a Papal Bull under the seal of strict secrecy, establishing regulations for the Ecumenical Council. The Bull, dated Tuesday, December 14, 1869, was met with an air of unease and suspicion among the Bishops. The Pontiff’s exhortation to live in charity, humility, sobriety, and pious contemplation during the Council’s session seemed to mask a more sinister intent. The Bull stipulated that only the Pope and the Court of Rome have the right to make propositions for the Council, but with a twist. Every Bishop was encouraged to think of it as their duty to make propositions, but under strict conditions. The proposals had to be made in writing, submitted privately to a council of Bishops, and must align with the general interests of the Church, not those of a particular diocese. The motives behind each proposal were to be stated, and it had to conform to the spirit of the Church. This move has raised eyebrows, sparking rumors of a hidden agenda within the Vatican walls. Was the Pope’s seeming benevolence a ruse, or a genuine attempt to reform the Church from within? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain – the shadows of the Vatican are darker than they seem.
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- State: National
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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