Only a week too late to save Pothoven, and never said a word against Ireland’s baby-killing referendum.
But I have been praying --- as many have -- for Pope Francis to be a better teacher of the truth --- and so when he does the right thing, it IS an answer to prayer.
It is a slighting of the Holy Spirit, I think, when we do not notice small steps in the right direction.
Remember the false prophet in the OT, Balaam, who was recruited by one of Israel's enemies to prophesy curses against Israel. The Lord prevented him, and made blessings come out of his mouth. It can happen.