Just had that same discussion after mass with another Catholic. The Pope is a foolish lightweight and so are all the reporters reporting on this. His visit will drive me nuts, I fear.
He’s going to be on 20/20?? I have since read that he’s doing away with the requirement of getting a bishop to approve the absolution. I wasn’t aware of that requirement but it seems unnecessary to me. Priests should be able to ascertain sincere repentance and give absolution regardless of the sin, IMO.