But the question I have is what took him so long.
Since he became Pope the persecution of Christians worldwide has increased dramatically.
Why didn't he speak out against the Muslim Brotherhood when they were murdering Christians. Why didn't he speak out against the Syrian rebels. Why didn't he speak out about Boku Haram and Muslims in Africa slaughtering Catholics. Why did he not speak out about the situation in the Philippines where Muslims are attacking Catholics.
The is a good, if late, start. I hope he continues.
He has spoken out on a number of occasions, and when it got even worse he called for military intervention.
I don’t recall any other world religious leader doing the same.
FWIW, I am an ordained METHODIST minister...not Catholic.