Catholic Culture: Pope Francis lashed out at “malicious” opponents of Church reform, in a December 22 address to the leaders of the Roman Curia.
The Pope had stunned Rome in 2014 when he used his December address to the Roman Curia, traditionally an exchange of Christmas greetings, to discuss the spiritual “diseases” that afflict Vatican staff workers. He referred to that address this year, saying that it was necessary to speak bluntly about the problems facing the Roman Curia “because every surgical operation, if it is to be successful, must be preceded by detailed diagnosis and careful analysis.” More here with links.
