[married21]

Personally, I keep thinking/hoping the guy might be a short-termer, due to operating on only one lung.

The lack of information among the laity is a factor as well. Most of my Catholic friends just know the Pope from his charming soundbites, not the offensive ones.

[heterosupremacist]

#6 married21 - " The lack of information among the laity is a factor as well". Agreed. The clergy must be held accountable for not speaking out against these unpleasant developments...