“Smarmy”

“Smarmy” 2016-09-30T15:58:35-04:00

That is how Pope Francis described some priests this morning in his daily homily, reminding those who are ordained to be attentive of their behavior.

Summaries of his talks have become commonplace, thanks to the Vatican news service.

But here is a rare video showing the pontiff in action today at the Casa Santa Marta chapel: insistent, gentle, thoughtful, bemused.


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