Pope Francis, ‘doctor of the law’

Catholic Culture, Phil Lawler:

Pope Francis frequently scolds the “doctors of the law,” the legalists, the clericalists. But his autobiography Life: My Story Through History shows that he fits into those categories himself.

While the book is scheduled for publication today, substantial excerpts have already appeared in the Italian media. And nearly every outlet—including Vatican News—has called attention to the Pope’s comments on homosexuality. Notice how he reasons to his position. Continue reading here.