I'm not Catholic, but I've been following the popes over the years. There's one guy, I don't know his name or really anything about him, but he's always creeped me out. Here's a picture of him with Pope Francis:
Don't ask me why, but I've always gotten the impression that he's the one behind the scenes directing a lot of things, sort of like a shadow pope. He's never far from any pope and he stands there like he's a warning to the pope not to step out of line. I just can't shake this feeling. Does anyone have any insight on him?
No idea and don't see enough pics of the Popes to notice anything like this, but....I'm with you, never seen this dude before, but he gives me the heebie jeebies!
I'm not Catholic, but I've been following the popes over the years. There's one guy, I don't know his name or really anything about him, but he's always creeped me out. Here's a picture of him with Pope Francis:
https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rP5iW7COOyk/UUiI1c3U1_I/AAAAAAAAGPo/mlSNtdmXwCA/s1600/Inauguration+Mass+4.jpg
Don't ask me why, but I've always gotten the impression that he's the one behind the scenes directing a lot of things, sort of like a shadow pope. He's never far from any pope and he stands there like he's a warning to the pope not to step out of line. I just can't shake this feeling. Does anyone have any insight on him?
No idea and don't see enough pics of the Popes to notice anything like this, but....I'm with you, never seen this dude before, but he gives me the heebie jeebies!
I just found his name: Monsignor Guido Marini -- a good Mafia name, kek!
"His Predecessor was Archbishop Piero Marini. (no relationship.)"
Coincidence?
https://www.askacatholic.com/_WebPostings/Answers/2015_01JAN/2015JanWhoIsThePopesAssistant.cfm
Note, though, this was during Pope Benedict's reign. If I'm not mistaken, Benedict was more conservative.
Msgr Marini seems to be a reed that bends with the wind. I wouldn't be surprised to discover he was the one whispering in Benedict's ear to step down.