[SFDXA] Digest Number 3091

[William Marx]

Series of emails on another list regarding SMOM. 
Bill W2CQ


>             Lone Star DX Association DX Reflector Group            
> 2 Messages              Digest #3091      
> 1a Re: SMOM by n5jb_john                  
> 1b Re: SMOM by "Brent Childers" w5ww                  
> Messages
> 1a Re: SMOM                        
> Sun Feb 5, 2017 2:08 pm (PST) . Posted by:      n5jb_john
> George:
> It looks like the Pope asked for and received the resignation of the existing SMOM leader and will replace him with his own guy thereby annexing or absorbing the SMOM into the Vatican. 
> 
> I think you are right, the SMOM will be deleted if this action stands. 
> 
> John Barber - N5JB
> 
> 
> On Saturday, February 4, 2017 7:47 PM, "Paul Godwin n5pg at ymail.com [lsdxa]" <lsdxa at yahoogroups.com> wrote:
> 
> 
> Â  Looks like the Pope replaced their leader.
> Found this:http://en.radiovaticana.va/news/2017/02/04/pope_names_archb_becciu_personal_delegate_to_order_of_malta/1290411
> 
> 73, Paul
> On Feb 4, 2017 1:09 PM, "n5jb at flash.net [lsdxa]" <lsdxa at yahoogroups.com> wrote:
> 
> Â  Guys:
> I saw an article in the Dallas paper that the Vatican had taken over the Sovereign Order of Malta (1A) and dissolved it. With so much fake news and lies in the Dallas paper these days is anyone able to confirm this?
> John Barber - N5JB
> 
> Reply to sender . Reply to group . Reply via Web Post . All Messages	(6) . Top ^
> 1b Re: SMOM                        
> Sun Feb 5, 2017 3:06 pm (PST) . Posted by:      "Brent Childers" w5ww                         
> Guys,
> 
> I find it highly unlikely that the Pope will bring to an end the an institution that has been in existence for over 900 years.
> 
> Here's the latest press release from Vatican Radio:
> 
> http://en.radiovaticana.va/news/2017/02/04/pope_names_archb_becciu_personal_delegate_to_order_of_malta/1290411
> 
> Note:
> 
> The “Council Complete of State” to elect a new Grand Master must be held within three months of the former’s resignation or death.
> 
> Though no dates have yet been set, at a press conference highlighting the Order’s priorities <http://en.radiovaticana.va/news/2017/02/03/knights_of_malta_vow_to_continue_humanitarian_work/1290146> this week, Boeselager said the council is expected to take place in late April.
> 
> The Sovereign Order of Malta is a chivalric order which was founded in 1099, originally to provide protection and medical care to Holy Land pilgrims. It now performs humanitarian work throughout the world, and its two principle missions are defense of the faith and care for the poor.
> 
> It maintains sovereignty, holding diplomatic relations with more than 100 states and United Nations permanent observer status.
> 
> 73 de ww
> 
> ________________________________
> From: lsdxa at yahoogroups.com <lsdxa at yahoogroups.com> on behalf of n5jb at flash.net [lsdxa] <lsdxa at yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Sunday, February 5, 2017 4:08 PM
> To: lsdxa at yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [lsdxa] SMOM
> 
> George:
> 
> It looks like the Pope asked for and received the resignation of the existing SMOM leader and will replace him with his own guy thereby annexing or absorbing the SMOM into the Vatican.
> 
> I think you are right, the SMOM will be deleted if this action stands.
> 
> John Barber - N5JB
> 
> On Saturday, February 4, 2017 7:47 PM, "Paul Godwin n5pg at ymail.com [lsdxa]" <lsdxa at yahoogroups.com> wrote:
> 
> Looks like the Pope replaced their leader.
> 
> Found this:
> http://en.radiovaticana.va/news/2017/02/04/pope_names_archb_becciu_personal_delegate_to_order_of_malta/1290411
> 
> 73, Paul
> 
> On Feb 4, 2017 1:09 PM, "n5jb at flash.net [lsdxa]" <lsdxa at yahoogroups.com> wrote:
> 
> Guys:
> 
> I saw an article in the Dallas paper that the Vatican had taken over the Sovereign Order of Malta (1A) and dissolved it. With so much fake news and lies in the Dallas paper these days is anyone able to confirm this?
> 
> John Barber - N5JB
> 
> Reply to sender . Reply to group . Reply via Web Post . All Messages	(6) . Top ^
> VISIT YOUR GROUP
> • Privacy • Unsubscribe • Terms of Use