The fond Matteo Maria Zuppi is sure that once the mosque he desires is built, the Muslims who attend it will hear about the kindness and generosity of the Christians who welcomed them to Bologna, and be encouraged to respond in kind. He is adamant that anyone who thinks a mosque in Bologna might become a source of trouble for non-Muslims is a racist, bigoted “Islamophobe,” and un-Christian to boot. He is certain that Islam is a religion of peace and tolerance that will fit right in to his glorious multicultural tapestry in Bologna.

On what does he base this confidence? On nary a single fact. Matteo Maria Zuppi is betting the future of his city and his people on Leftist wishful thinking. By the time reality crashes in upon his fantasies, it will likely be too late. Until then, however, he has a bright future in today’s Catholic Church. He is just the kind of guy they want.

“Italian Archbishop Calling for Construction of Mosque,” by Juliana Freitag, Church Militant, March 11, 2016 (thanks to Tom):