“Pope Francis is nonetheless a man and a sinner and capable of prudential mistakes. Some self-discipline in dealing with the press/media should be his New Year’s resolution and he should actually consider practicing it immediately. None of us, not even the pope, are perfect or lack opportunities for self-improvement.”
That part of your commentary was the best one. ALL OF US, I included, is a sinner and NEEDS all the time to REPENT of our sins. That also includes Pope Francis as well. Our Lord demands no less.
Having said that; it is VERY IMPORTANT of Pope Francis to know and to be prepared for what I call “tricky questions” that could cause him to stumble. Sensing that what happened this week took place while he was in flight back from Brazil and from a very tiring trip to that country for both WYD and to see a major Marian shrine Pope Francis should have just rested and not do any interviews until back in Rome.
My all time favorite Pope is Blessed John Paul II. Glad he is going to be declared a saint.
Overall Pope Francis needs to use tact in his interviews.
So true.
I laughed when people made a big deal out of him wearing the same shoes now that he's Pope but given how fast he can get his foot out of one of those and into his mouth, maybe it is a good thing that he isn't not wearing some kind of loafer or slipper.