God knows I am not the Catholic Church's greatest defender -- I left it years ago because of some of its regressive beliefs -- but I think Francis is the right man at the right time to begin (note I said, "begin"
to lead the Church in the right direction.
That's why it puzzles me when I read here all the negative comments. Seems to me that this is **exactly** the kind of Pope that people were calling for when Benedict was in charge.
It's a huge understatement to say that change comes slowly to the Church. And I'm sorry that people can't or won't understand that Francis just can't wave his hand and change centuries of teaching and tradition overnight, or summarily fire the curia. Things don't work that way. The Church is a bureaucracy like any other institution. But at least recognize this Pope for at least bringing to light the subjects that the Church needs to talk about if it still wants to remain relevant.
What may seem like small, insignificant steps to some are seen by others who watch the Vatican as noteworthy and promising.
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