So what?
The Pope should probably refuse the car. Don't accept gifts Holy Father - give the car to the poor instead.
God therefore warned us through Moses: 'Do not receive gifts that blind even the prudent.' [Ex. 23:8]
The Pope wants old convents for refugees. Good idea.
He may not own them though.
Here's the deal: the Pope lives in Vatican City. There are cars and limos and sedan chairs and toilets and showers and dining halls and lots of space in the Vatican. He doesn't own it.
What's all this fuss about? All of the time? What is this feigned austerity about? The Pope is not homeless or starving. There are bigger cars in the garage - right?
Don't make such a big deal about this stuff then.
I'm trying not to pay much attention to these stories which keep popping up.
These stories distort the papacy and the Church.
So, if the Pope called me today, I would say: "Give away every gift you personally receive Holy Father, and just be Pope."
Here's what I think: Passive aggressive, ambiguous sentiment doesn't work - issue definitive policy statements and motu proprio reforms - and then see that they are implemented. Be Pope.
