I think Francis is skipping by 'catholic religiosity' in his press conferences and over seas trips.  At least for the most part.  He is stressing Gospel imperatives in a spiritual sense that forces people to evolve.  On the other hand, he is supporting Catholic tradition and institutionalizm on his home turf...best evidenced in his refusal to deal with the clerical abuse crisis, his basically non reform of Vatican finances, his turning over day to day PR to Opus Dei, his courting of SSPX, and his Mariology.  I find the man a total conundrum.  Maybe I will have to start some kind of devotion to Mary the Untier of Knots.

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