Ecclesiastical Funerals and Public Perception

The chapter delves into the complexities of offering church funerals to non-believers and individuals with controversial pasts, examining the cardinal's approach regarding signs of repentance before death. It scrutinizes the significance of public scandal and gender identity in ecclesiastical functions, emphasizing the need for a weighing exercise to assess manifest sinfulness. Legal nuances and the role of local authorities in decision-making processes for approving funerals are also explored, highlighting the importance of leadership in addressing scandals within the church.