[BlessedBeGod]

Tomasi explains that given the “refusal of obedience” was the grounds of the sacking it requires “religious superiors” to clarify the procedure.

From what I remember of the series of events, this was not the only reason he was fired:

1) He distributed condoms (against the teaching of the Church).
2) He lied about it.
3) He took steps to cover it up.
4) He refused two direct orders.

Numbers 1-3 should still have gotten him fired, even if he hadn't done #4.

Tomasi is trying to find any excuse to justify the investigation.

[Arthur McGowan]

This is Bergoglio desperately looking for something with which to frame Burke.

The mandate for the next Pope—if he’s a Catholic: Drain the Swamp.

[Jimmy Valentine]

They had better look out or they will wind up like the Templars in France.

[RaginRak]

The Order of Malta should investigate the Vatican