He has been a leading spokesman for Catholic teachings on marriage and sexual morality and an outspoken opponent of same-sex marriage and civil unions. Pope Benedict XVI appointed Cordileone archbishop of San Francisco on Friday. Cordileone will formally take up that position on Oct. 4, the feast of St. Francis, the patron saint of San Francisco. COR DI LEONE = Heart of a Lion, Italian
He is certainly going into the Lion's Den, considering his record. May Our Lord send His Angels to protect him in battle, I pray in the Name of Our Saviour Jesus Christ, Amen.