Pope Francis Tells Nuns Not to Worry about Vatican Investigations, and Admitted "Stream of Corruption" in Vatican Curia

http://ncronline.org/news/vatican/pope-francis-downplays-threat-vatican-scrutiny-religious-orders

"After telling the Latin American Leaders of Religious Orders not to worry, if the Vatican CDF investigated them...
Francis also reportedly admitted the existence of a "gay lobby" within the Vatican, and confessed that he is "disorganized" when it comes to administrative matters such as reforming the Vatican Curia..., Francis admitted that his task as head of the church's central administration, the Roman Curia, is "difficult."
In the Curia there are "holy people," he said, but "there also is a stream of corruption." "The 'gay lobby' is mentioned, and it is true, it is there. ...
We need to see what we can do..."
Bridget Mary's Response:
I am impressed by Pope Francis ' candid interview. He sees the elephant in the church's living room and it is a little overwhelming! He stated the obvious about corruption.The Vatican bank comes to mind for one, the abuse of power by the Curia comes to mind too.   One wonders why is he worried about a gay lobby, what is the underlying issue here, prostitution? The Italian press has written articles about a prostitution ring.  It is sad that the institutional church does not affirm the integrity of gay priests. So many are in the closet. And the institutional church is hypocritical on this issue.
In response to reform of the Curia, there are so many resources available.
Ask nuns  like Sister Joan Chittister or Sister Simone Campbell  to make a few proposals. The community of the baptized is ready to help.  And by the way, Pope Francis, it is ok to be disorganized and human!
Many of us know what that it feels like to be overwhelmed at what life throws at us!
Bridget Mary Meehan, arcwp
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