[RichInOC]

Mr. Peters already touched on it, but it can never be said too many times: 4. Take the time to make sure he actually said what you think he said.

5. He’s not attuned to all the nuances of US conservative political language, shouldn’t be expected to be, and it’s not his job anyway.

[defconw]

I would add, I have often gotten in trouble on this forum for asking someone if they are Catholic. Why is that important to me? If a person is a Catholic (also helps to know if the regularly attend), I can assume they have a basic working knowledge of the Church and I don't have to waste time defining terms.

Pope Francis is speaking to the press many of whom are not Catholic or even religious so it makes sense that he speaks to them differently then he would say the Curia. Also Pope Francis is not well versed in English, if he knows much at all. Plus he has wolves trying to get that "gotcha" question and answer so they can go write their tripe and twist it to fit which ever agenda they need it to.

Also I might add, being South American and Spanish brings a new flavor to the Papacy. The European and American press will have to deal with that. He's not European. The Europeans look down on South America and North America so it's hardly a surprise. So in short this Catholic is not concerned let alone devastated by anything he has said. My job is to hear what he says meditate on it, pray over it and for him and worship Jesus Christ. Easy Peasy!

[Elsie]

He’s not attuned to all the nuances of US conservative political language

Ok then. Give him a pass.