Sober and sobering views of the “Francis Effect”

I point the readership to two must-read pieces.

First, in of all places the New York Times (aka Hell’s Bible), an op-ed by Matthew Schmitz of First Things.  “Has Pope Francis Failed?”

Next, Carl Olson’s opinion piece at Catholic World Report, which picks up where Schmitz left off.  “Francis has built his popularity at the expense of the church he leads.”

Read both carefully.

Discuss.