This isn’t an indecent that requires an apology(at least not to us, many to the clergy, but not to us). He did express himself clearly. This is what he believes. The problem is that he is supposed to know to keep his beliefs secret. It attracts attention because some people suspect these beliefs are common in the priesthood, but most priests know not to let the rest of us know what they really think.
It was a thought that went through his head for a moment. His beliefs are well documented in his 70 years of service (he began his apostolate at the age of 7 (seven).
If his beliefs ore different from what he has been doing and writing about for lo these many years his cover up is fantastic.
He has written 30 boooks detailing his beliefs and has been on the boards and hs founded many organiziations which have helped the poor, the unborn, marriage and family, celibacy for homosexuals, the poor, dying and needy.
Check your facts, but you are showing loyalty to the press who is attacking a weak old man.
Has anyone mentioned that priests hear confessions?