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Church's right wing 'generally not happy' with the pope

Outspoken archbishop speaks out on Pope Francis and Brazil trip
Church's right wing 'generally not happy' with the pope

Archbishop Charles Chaput (picture courtesy Archdiocese of Philadelphia)

Published: July 24, 2013 07:07 AM GMT
Updated: July 23, 2013 08:17 PM GMT

Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia is renowned for speaking plainly, which in part means he's often willing to say things out loud that others in his position may sense but are hesitant to acknowledge.

During an interview in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday, for instance, Chaput bluntly tackled three questions about Pope Francis, his early record, and his current trip to Brazil:

The 68-year-old Capuchin conceded that last night's mob scene with the papal motorcade was a "frightening moment," hinting that perhaps Francis could listen a bit more to handlers charged with his safety and saying, "There has to be some distance between the crowds and the Holy Father."

Chaput acknowledged that members of the right wing of the Catholic church "generally have not been really happy" with some aspects of Francis' early months and said the pope will have to find a way "to care for them, too."

Chaput defended Francis on concerns in some circles that he's been silent on abortion, gay marriage and euthanasia, saying, "I can't imagine he won't be as pro-life and pro-traditional marriage as any of the other popes." He insisted the bishop of Rome "has to talk about those things."

Full Story: Right wing 'generally not happy' with Francis, Chaput says 

Source:National Catholic Reporter

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