Francis' black eye provides a powerful metaphor for his ecclesial and personal style.

On Twitter, the president even called him an “American Patriot.”

Presuming we are unwilling to outlaw these spectacles, we must mend what we will not end.

The president prefers to continue to campaign and stir up mobs instead of attempting to govern and serve the country.

A violation of the confessional seal anywhere will become the rationale for mandating its violation everywhere.

The way forward is the way of the penitent and prophet.