Italian MP Defends Former Papal Master of Ceremonies

Public support for Monsignor Marco Agostini, the former Master of Papal Ceremonies, has emerged in Italy. He was dismissed after an audio recording was circulated in which he was allegedly heard using offensive language about members of the Roman Curia. While a microphone was unintentionally left on ahead of a Christmas greeting, he reportedly said that they are all "assholes" and "faggots".

On 4 January, VeronaNews.net reported that Vito Comencini (Popolo Veneto), a member of the Italian Chamber of Deputies, had issued a public letter expressing solidarity with the prelate.

Comencini considers the dismissal 'unjust and foolish', adding that it represents a 'worrying sign of persecution'.

Neither the audio nor the dismissal has been accompanied by an official explanation from Vatican authorities.

The Italian politician is aware that Monsignor Agostini had been 'targeted for some time' and claims that the alleged interception merely served as justification for his removal.

Comencini links the case to what he describes as an ideological shift within the Church, referencing internal cultural tensions and wider changes since the Second Vatican Council.

Monsignor Agostini is a supporter of the Mass in the Roman Rite. The audio scandal was broken by SilereNonPossum.com. The blog is run by a homosexual activist who insinuated on social media that the prelate is also homosexual.

Picture: Vito Comencini, Marco Agostini, #newsRihwicmuxx