Dear 'MarkWiliam' Yes I have been following developments, let me provide a synopsis: First Von Boeselager was running an operation distributing contraceptives in clear contravention of Catholic teaching and thus of the constitutions of his order; Secondly he denied this until incontrovertible evidence was presented; Thirdly he refused his Oath of Obedience to his Grand Master; Then he ran off to Rome (relying on Bergoglio's animosity to Cardinal Burke no doubt) to get Cardinal Parolin to assemble a Star Court - a hanging jury - to promote his interests. Reliant on his German connections and, it would seem, some opaque financial dealings. The end result has been at least threefold: the discredit of his Grand Master who deserved far better; a decline in contributions from France to the order - with others sure to follow; the loss of sovereignty for the order which could easily rebound on the Vatican if Italy ever comes calling about the account books of the IOR. The full Mercy!