He appears to be crafty when, which I assume is forgiving men, as it says, "He forgave sins easily...hoped to gain a little money...". And based on his profession, it seems inappropriate to [hang around those living in slum] and know all the taverns, inkeepers and barmaids. Also, when it says he arranged many women's marriages, it seems like he was somewhat romantically involved which is probably why he was so well loved. I mean, the author chose to only include many young women into the phrase. Overall, I believe the friar serves himself.
Answer: It symbolizes the support of the United States for West Germany.
Explanation:
"Ich bin ein Berliner" is a speech delivered by John Kennedy in 1963, in West Berlin. At the time, Kennedy was the United States President. This speech is often considered as the most powerful speech during the Cold War.
In his address, 22 months after East Germany erected the Berlin Wall so that people could not emigrate to the West, Kennedy reminds German people of the United States support at this difficult moment. He expresses solidarity of the United States with West Germany.