"Failed to master the media machine."
Or maybe the Pope just ignored the media machine and spoke the truth.
Or maybe he was looking for a real debate and some real thinking by so-called Christians, which even a very hostile media reaction might help to provoke.
Benedict is not a politician. He is a leader. The two approach the media quite differently. I would bet heavily that he knew, and knows, what he is doing.
Amen!
Heck, I forgot to watch Katie C again for the 10th straight evening.