Francis effect reaches Atlanta

[cbelt3]

rjmacs-

One can lead by example and pray that the subordinates follow, or lead by Papal Bull. Franciscans are less dictatorial than, say, the Jesuits.

[rjmacs]

cbelt3 wrote:
rjmacs-

One can lead by example and pray that the subordinates follow, or lead by Papal Bull. Franciscans are less dictatorial than, say, the Jesuits.

True, true. Also, he just doesn't have the political capital to do it.

[Lemon Drop]

To show her appreciation, Her Majesty gifted Francis with some whiskey. Not the good stuff, mind you, but it'll do.

[beagledave]

cbelt3 wrote:
rjmacs-

One can lead by example and pray that the subordinates follow, or lead by Papal Bull. Franciscans are less dictatorial than, say, the Jesuits.

Ummm, Pope Francis IS a Jesuit (not a Franciscan)

[$tevie]

I love the archbishop's response. "Whoopsie doodles, I overlooked the pastoral implications". A long and rambling "explanation":
http://www.georgiabulletin.org/commentar...-responds/

[vision63]

I wouldn't want to give up my crib.