Pope Francis is truly the holy father, the priests' priest
He is the world's parish priest. NCR should run his homilies as a daily feature.
That is not to say he has all the answers. He needs to do his homework on the LGBTQIA community, especially the A part, asexuality. Many priests are closeted Aces, especially to themselves. Priests who cannot face their sexuality may be stunted in their personal growth, which increases the likelihood of acting out.
As a whole, Catholic sexual teaching suffers from the same unstated Asexual bias. It needs to grow up and rethink the role of women everything from the Eden myth and sacred Continence to Humanae Vitae and ordination. This includes his own office. Our Lady, who spoke the Magnificat, would approve.
The safe haven of denial serves no one, especially the priesthood. Vatican II could not have gone there. A new Council should do so now. It should also address unity, inviting observers the other Real Pressence Churches to attend. They have something to teach us. The laity should be included as well. Lumen Gentium needs some edits.
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