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"A humble Catholic would have sent this letter to the Pope himself and prayed that it might get there rather than have it published - it seems that criticism is allowed to walk it’s own course while not according any such grace to the Pope. A humble Catholic would have not gone to such lengths to paint themselves so low and give of themselves such a good account. A humble Catholic would not have written a letter that is so obviously an incite for those who think the same way and who want to undermine the Pope. Everyone wants to tell the Pope what to do and how to behave - I want to ask - did the Holy Spirit appoint and annoint the Pope or did He not? If so what criticism you have lay it at the feet of God! Is this a politician you are criticizing? He may be a little quirky and different - is that a fault or is that why God chose him? I swear if Jesus was appointed you would find much fault with him!"

I agree with you to a large extent. Seems she had some contact with him before; and perhaps she might have had a good shot of getting it to him based on that past connection. She might have had a reasonable hope of getting a letter through - and who knows, he might have called her, the way he operates.

That said, she does give voice to a degree of anxiety which is out there - and it is a message I would hope is somehow getting through to him by some means.

What you say about the pope being picked by the Holy Spirit is true; it must also be remembered that while the pope is protected from teaching error - it doesn't mean he will be wise, the best administrator or example. There have been a number of popes in need of correction of one form or another; and where subsequent popes had to clean up the messes predecessors left behind. There have been some "disasters" as popes; but the wonderful thing is, the Holy Spirit protects the Church. Now, I am not saying Pope Francis is one of those potential "disasters" - but we have been relatively spoiled in the last couple hundred years with a string of good popes.