Two things to consider: they get all their information about the US from our press; and Lombardi is an Italian leftist who has gotten the Pope into trouble several times by making statements that reflected his personal take on things and had nothing to do with the Pope.
I think the Pope was close to getting rid of him a couple if years ago, but for some reason (probably feeling there were more important battles) he didn’t.
Look for “pressure” coming from “conservative” Catholics to ask the Vatican to have Lombardi disciplined.
“Look for “pressure” coming from “conservative” Catholics to ask the Vatican to have Lombardi disciplined.”
Correction: Look for “pressure” coming from “conservative” American Catholics to ask the Vatican to have Lombardi disciplined.