Don't let it escape your attention that he's leasing this from Italian monks. I assume Pope Frank knows about it.
In 1933, Pope Pius XI signed a treaty with Hitler.
...but hey, do what you want...you will anyway.In the months and years after the concordat was signed, the Nazis regularly violated the agreement by shutting down some Catholic organizations, confiscating church property, interfering with Catholic newspapers, and imprisoning or murdering clergy and other Church leaders. But the pope did not openly criticize the Nazis until 1937. By then it was too late. Roman Catholic opposition at this point was limited to isolated individuals who could easily be removed from their positions and lacked the support of their Church. According to Bergen: “The Concordat pulled the rug out from under potential Catholic opposition in Germany. How could parish priests criticize a chancellor who had been recognized by their pope?"
Facing History
UPDATE 6/2: Italy is kicking them out. But not for their hideous ideology and intent. Also, this article says the monastery is state-owned. I missed that part., so apologies to Pope Francis.
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