VATICAN CITY — It has been a wretched year for Pope Francis, whose blind spot on clergy sex abuse conspired with events beyond his control to threaten his legacy and throw the Catholic hierarchy into a credibility crisis not seen in modern times.
Associated Press: Pope’s initial blind spot on sex abuse threatens legacy
Pope Francis celebrates from the balcony of St Peter's basilica during the traditional "Urbi et Orbi" Christmas message to the city and the world, on Dec. 25, 2018 at St Peter's square in Vatican.
