“My guess is that they misjudged Bergoglio’s stance on such issues or his ability to provide clear leadership”
Or the early stages of Alzheimer’s. By the way Francis can’t change Catholic doctrine. But he can ignore it and from there it floats downhill. That’s what Catholics need to be on the guard for.
Those who have known and observed him for years say he is exactly as he always was as archbishop: says one thing in front of one audience, the opposite in front of another office. Totally inconsistent. An extreme extrovert, shallow, thoughtless, always wants to be liked.