[ebb tide]

I have such high regard for these “Monsignori” who are cut from the same mould as the curiales of olden times, exemplary persons, Pope Francis.

He's a hypocrite.

Report: Pope stops naming monsignors

[NYer]

He's a hypocrite.

How so? According to the information posted at your link ...

Pope Francis has stopped granting priests the honorary title of "monsignor" in advance of an October meeting ...

Some have criticized the practice, saying it leads to an air of careerism in the church.

The title is honorific and the pope suspended granting it in advance of an October meeting.

Why is this issue so important to you?

[Mrs. Don-o]

Well, you are pretty quick on the trigger with the word "hypocrite."

He can say he admires the monsigniori of old, but refrain from giving anyone that title, just as he could say he admires the pious kings and emperors of old, but refrain from giving anyone courtly rank today.

In other words, he could admire those men but judge that the title or office is not appropriate or not needed. Or would you have him crown a new Holy Roman Emperor?

Saying he's a hypocrite is uncalled-for, and shows a hastiness which is truly wince-worthy.

[Steelfish]

Stop being silly with sophomoric insults like “hypocrite” to the successor of St. Peter.

[Coleus]

my bishop stopped naming them, why? our diocese can’t afford the raise in salary to pay them.