It seems many (most?) U.S. bishops consider the three greatest weaknesses of Francis's leadership to be: 1) Ambiguity; 2) Confusion; and 3) Nuance. Indeed, Archbishop Chaput has famously (and, to me, incorrectly) said, "Confusion is of the devil." History will show the Pope's legacy of "personal dialogue," "pastoral sensitivity," and "taking each situation as it comes" to be among his greatest gifts. 

It might sound alien to American Catholics, and to many bishops, but in many cases the Pope trusts the laity. And, sadly, THAT'S confusing!