Similar to the "Gay Lobby" mentioned by Pope Francis in 2013, these reports suggest an internal fraternity that bypasses official hierarchy.
Over the decades, investigative books (such as those published during the "Vatican Leaks" or Vatileaks eras) have frequently alleged the existence of various internal networks or influential factions within the Roman Curia. gaybelamiscandalinthevatican2theswissguardpart exclusive
For Luca, it wasn't about politics. He knew the men in those photos. One was a decorated sergeant who had served for a decade; the other was a recruit with eyes full of hope. They were excellent soldiers, loyal and disciplined. Yet, in the shadow of St. Peter’s Basilica, their private lives were now a matter of international security and theological debate. Similar to the "Gay Lobby" mentioned by Pope