Some reservations on at least one of the two New Saints

I am glad that so many seem to draw joy and pleasure from the fact that two former Popes  are due to be canonised by Pope Francis possibly in presence Pope emeritus Benedict

Sadly I cannot share their joy as I have grave reservations about JP11.   He  may have been great in his theology, especially in respect of the body.  He was certainly a shrewd political operator and that makes his other "omission" all the more lamentable.
His "failure" to attend to the recurring problems in the era of sexual abuse during  his reign appears to cast serious doubts on whether or not he was heroic in virtue.

It may also suggest that Sunday's canonisation is more politically inspired than religiously motivated.

PR does not really advance the Kingdom.
Truth does.

posted by  http://efpastoremeritus2.blogspot.co.uk ( I am still trying to get google to show this name as publisher/  poster rather  than as shown below)