Parachute Popery ?

Pope Francis has been asked to visit Glasgow, to mark the 400th anniversary
of the martyrdom of St John Ogilvie. Archbishop Tartaglia says it would be a
blessing. But is that really what the Pope is for ? To be dropped in here and
there like the SAS ? And even if one believed that, there are many places
where his presence would obviously be more valuable.
Moreover, Pope Francis is a very important commodity, but no chicken.
Bringing him here from Rome for a very hectic day does not make a lot of sense.
It might be an even bigger blessing for us all to let him stay where he is ,
sorting out the Vatican, since he is neither posing nor dozing ,
unlike his immediate predecessors.

No comments from the other Bishops of Scotland have come to our attention,
but the Pope might well have a few questions to ask them- face to face.
What if he asked them why they haven’t joined in with other bishops in Britain
and elsewhere asking to have ordination extended, to name but one?
Or why they’re closing churches when we may soon have parishioners ordained
in the near future?

Once again we ask- what is the problem ? What is the problem about
discussing this, even, with the flock ?

The Archdiocese could still mark St John Ogilvie’s martyrdom by expressing
its appreciation to the Jesuit Community in Glasgow for over 150 years of
work. Any suggestions ?