Very interesting development. Another Jesuit being moved into a key position. CDF head is also a Jesuit. Even more interesting,
America has learned that Father Guerrero, 60, will not be named a cardinal or a bishop in this post. Nevertheless, Father Guerrero’s authority comes from the fact that he will respond not only to the Council of Economy headed by Cardinal Reinhard Marx, but also directly to the pope. Father Sosa the head of the Jesuits asked His Holiness that Father Guerrero not be appointed a bishop so that Father Guerrero could return, after finishing his mission, to his normal life as a Jesuit.
Take a look at the America article especially his background. Although this guy does not have curia experience it looks like he has had a lot of experience (the usual Jesuit been everywhere done everything). Could the Curia meet its match in this guy? Lots of other people have failed including JP2 and B16. And, of course, despite trying Francis has not been too successful either.
Father Guerrero has gotten around. He smells more like sheep than incense. This will be interesting, though. He remains a father, not a cardinal, not a bishop (even), but he is going to have to deal with a lot of people with red piping who faked work long and hard to get where they are, which is in a position to lord it over mere fathers. On the other hand, everybody knows he has a direct line to the big guy (Fr. Sosa? Pope Francis? Either one.)
ReplyDeleteWe shall see whether the power rests with the pope or with the color of the beanie. I wish him luck, and the whole church ought to be praying for him.
Looks like Guerrero and Sosa have a good relationship. They have worked together and understand each other. Looks like Sosa has done what a Jesuit superior should do in this case. Jesuits are not supposed to seek to be bishops, or cardinals. Guerroro likely said he wanted to keep the rule and not leave the Jesuits (which is what happens when you become a bishop). I suspect Guerrero will continue to reside with his fellow Jesuits which should help to keep him grounded and supported and able to talk to a lot of people whom he can trust.
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