It is unfortunate that such a book needs to be written. I commend the author for the courage, discipline and attention to detail in such critical and sensitive matters. The book is well documented with clearly measured and superb journalistic work. Sadly, if a fraction of the references, quotations and insights presented are true, then we have a catastrophic reality on our hands within the Catholic Church. Yet with all the references from input from outside reliable sources and insider whistleblowers, it seems that the vast majority of what is presented is incontrovertible. There is so much here that compels anyone serious about the Catholic faith to sift through, process and deliberate upon, that will inevitably lead to further investigation. In particular, significant attention must be made with reference to the St. Gallen "mafia", into whether the papal election itself was valid from a canonical perspective. There is too much evidence of lobbying for Bergoglio, with apparent knowledge and consent, at this point for this issue to go unchecked. Particularly disturbing is the fifth scrutiny, a fact which alone may invalidate the election of Bergoglio. I have thirty years of global management experience in very complex and high pressure institutions, and I have personally witnessed every major type of management behavior. This Pope speaks of collegiality, dialogue and mercy, but his actions belie these sentiments. The dismissal of the entire membership of the JP II Academy which took an oath on the dignity of life, and subsequent installment of Paglia, alone suffices for a massive inquiry into the true aspirations of this pontificate.
