The pontificate might be stuck in the mud- a column from the National Catholic Reporter

I find it fascinating that folks like this columnist are so concerned about Pope Francis ensuring that any changes he brings about cannot be undone by future successors while at the same time celebrating the 'fact' that he had done that to the work of those who held office before him. I guess the NCR likes some forms of papal authoritarianism better than others.

Silly people.

The pontificate might be stuck in the mud | National Catholic Reporter

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