This article, to me, begs the question of what we expect the papacy to be in this day and age. For people like Fr. Weinandy, the role of a pope is to clarify doctrine. Francis, it seems, sees it as more of a pastoral role, preaching and challenging the faithful to personally embrace the Gospel.

Francis seems comfortable with a certain amount of ambiguity, as reflected in Amoris Laetitia. That isn't a matter of theological confusion but of recognizing that one-size-fits-all solutions don't meet the needs of every pastoral situation. Some might call that confusing. I call it reality.