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WHY?!?!

Can ANYONE explain this to me?
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Pope Francis received James Martin, S.J., in a 30-minute private audience in the papal library of the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace this morning, Sept. 30, in what is seen here as a highly significant public statement of support and encouragement for this U.S. Jesuit.  Father Martin is well known as a public speaker, author and for his pastoral

Full Article can be found in the magazine America published by (of course) the Jesuits.  Seriously, readers:  somebody explain to me how this is a good thing for our Catholic Faith?  What sort of signal is the Holy Father wishing to send by doing this?

Jesuit Father James Martin, author and editor at large of America magazine, meets in a private audience with Pope Francis on Sept. 30, 2019 (Foto ©Vatican Media)

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