Pope Francis has evoked enormous adulation on the strength of his reputation for honesty and openness. His authority stems from those qualities embodied in a gregarious, self-effacing style that preaches mercy. It rests on the integrity of his word. If it is shown to have been compromised in a major case involving clergy sex abuse, the most destructive scandal in centuries for the church, the foundation of Francis’ papacy could crumble. [1]
Crumbling papal foundations?
Ken Briggs, National Catholic ReporterTuesday, February 6, 2018
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