It has become evident to many Catholics around the world that the Francis pontificate has been a disappointment and even a disaster. There are more learned Catholics than myself who have meticulously catalogued the myriad of ways in which Pope Francis, from the beginning of his pontificate in 2013, has made statements and promoted pastoral practices that depart from Scripture, Sacred Tradition, and previous solidified teachings of the magisterium.
“I want a mess,” the pope said a few months after his election regarding his plans to shake up the Church. Well, he got what he wanted.
Off the top of my head, here are some of the bigger messes that Francis has made: