It amazes me how impetuous our dear Papa is compared to the other six pontiffs in my lifetime. It seems to me the job requires a little more circumspection.
I agree and I expect my fellow Catholics to chastise me for this but I can’t help but think that if His Holiness would focus on his job as Bishop of Rome instead of his man of the people Father Bergoglio routine there would be less confusion. What good are all his examples of charity if they cause confusion within the Faithful?
Ultimately if he didn’t want the job he could’ve said no. He can still say no. I wouldn’t have a problem with that.
On the other hand, St. Paul says this,
Of course, some preach Christ from envy and rivalry, others from good will. The latter act out of love, aware that I am here for the defense of the gospel; the former proclaim Christ out of selfish ambition, not from pure motives, thinking that they will cause me trouble in my imprisonment. What difference does it make, as long as in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is being proclaimed? And in that I rejoice.
Philippians 1:15
I find it rather fascinating how many non-Catholics have so much to tell about our faith all of a sudden. I should probably feel guilty that I don't care that much what others believe in their religions.