The death of Pope Francis serves as a refresher in the perils of media projection. Mourning the loss of a perceived fellow traveler, the media have chosen to project their narrow leftwing culture and ideology on to Pope Francis.
Watch as CBS rehashes former Evening News anchor Norah O’Donnell’s interview of Francis from last year, in particular: a telling exchange on conservatism:
NORAH O’DONNELL: As pope for 12 years, Francis was known for his humility. He stuck to Church doctrine, but extended his hand to those he felt were marginalized, especially migrants and the LGBTQ community.
You have said, “Who am I to judge? Homosexuality is not a crime.”
POPE FRANCIS: No, it’s a human fact.
O’DONNELL: There are conservative bishops in the United States that oppose your new efforts to revisit teachings and traditions. How do you address their…
