I don't think the (absolute) merits of Francis are questioned by comments so much as their weight relative to that of Snowden's revelation. Furthermore, a new

I don't think the (absolute) merits of Francis are questioned by comments so much as their weight relative to that of Snowden's revelation. Furthermore, a new Catholic leader who shows something different from the hate and bigotry we've seen in the past may be positive, but it shouldn't be something we celebrate as the single best accomplishment in a year IMHO.