> The current Pope has been very forward-thinking (in Catholic church scales) in 'relaxing' views about contraception, homosexuality, etc.

He's been very good at mood music. He's been completely useless at actual substantive change on those issues. He gets very good press for saying nice things, which is as good as the Catholic Church is going to get.

Meanwhile, he's meeting and blessing Museveni, the leader of Uganda. http://uganda.news24.com/National-News/President-Museveni-me...

And then there's the anti-gay Spanish cardinal he appointed. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/pope-francis-...

With change like this...