And, of course, the MSM are greatly aided when a pope speaks in a way that requires referencing the Catechism, or Church teaching in general, to put what he says in the proper context.
One can say all day long that folks should know better than to presume non-Catholic premises for what a pope says, but the pope is trying to speak to someone OTHER THAN THE CHOIR; he is trying to speak to the world, and BY DEFINITION, they are not presuming Catholic premises.
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When Pope Francis said "everybody knows what the Catholic Church teaches on contraception, abortion, and homosexuality," my immediate thought was, "OOOOooo no they don't, Holy Father. Many people know 'what' the Church teaches in a slapdash, bumper-sticker sort of way, but not one in 50 knows 'why' the Church teaches that."
The majority of justices in the USSC even stated in a ruling that there existed NO ARGUMENT against gay marriage except animus, i.e. bad intent and malice against homosexuals. Jaw-dropping. Maddening. But that's where the culture is in this Year of Our Lord 2013.
If Pope Francis assumes a abroad or deep understanding of fundamental moral principles, he should be taken aside and informed that that train left the station a long time ago.