- rigid
- has a monopoly on the interpretation of social realities
- has a monopoly on the proposal of solutions to contemporary problems
- self-absorbed, promethean follower of neo-Pelagianism
- trusting only in his own powers
- feeling superior to others
- observing certain rules
- remaining intransigently faithful to a particular Catholic style from the past
- narcissistic and authoritarian elitist
- analyzes and classifies others
- inspecting and verifying
- follows adulterated forms of Christianity
- shut up within structures that give a false sense of security
- shut up within rules, which make harsh judges
- shut up within habits that feel safe
- divisive
- exposed
- disloyal
- a gatekeeper
- betraying
- unecclesial (no such word)
- untrustworthy
- sick
Other things he has said or done:
- "Allowances granted by his predecessors were being used in an ideological way." (ally said)
- "Christians with a funeral face will not do."
- “There is a ‘worldly spirit’ of going backward that is ‘disguised as tradition’ and is ‘fashionable today.’ This backwardism is a temptation that is in the life of the church that leads to worldly restorationism, disguised as liturgy and theology.”
- He approved smudging and the Pachamama.
- He signed a secret agreement with China.
- He sent two American bishops to “investigate” Bishop Strickland before sacking him. I won’t name the flunkies.