It's not a claim that he's either "perfect" or "blameless". He goes to confession quite regularly (the last Pope confessed his sins weekly; I assume this one does as well), so he knows very well that he's a sinner in need of God's grace like the rest of us.
“It’s not a claim that he’s either “perfect” or “blameless”. He goes to confession quite regularly (the last Pope confessed his sins weekly; I assume this one does as well), so he knows very well that he’s a sinner in need of God’s grace like the rest of us.”
Both of these popes have been excellent examples in this regard for the rest of us. May God inspire all of our bishops to do likewise.