Nope.  It certainly isn't far-fetched at all.  Of course, Burke is such a bumbling idiot if his dumb power plays - i.e. the Knights of Malta and the "anonymous" posters - are any guide.  I almost feel sorry for the guy; he has very little understanding of politics and PR.  

Just an example: 

Burke - mwah.  I will put up posters complaining about insider baseball stuff that most Catholics don't care about.  Then they will turn on Pope Francis.  

Norms - Why are those funny rich guys in costumes picking on Pope Francis?  Does that mean that my divorced friends can receive Communion now?  Cool.   Hey did you see Pope Francis on the Superbowl? He is really with it.  

(Okay, feeling sorry time is over.  Burke is still a nasty bully.)