The Order of Malta, the ancient Roman Catholic institution, has criticised as "unacceptable" Pope Francis' announcement of an investigation into its affairs. The probe was disclosed Thursday, following the dismissal earlier this month of Albrecht Boeselager, the order's grand chancellor, amid reports of a policy row over the use of condoms. It has been suggested that Boeselager was deemed too liberal by Cardinal Raymond Burke, a prominent American conservative figure who acts as the order's liaison with the Vatican.
