Pope says criticism is annoying, but can be helpful

(Photo: AFP)Public criticism by cardinals and bishops is annoying -- "like a rash that bothers you a bit," Pope Francis said -- but differences need to be aired and criticism can be helpful, he told the Associated Press. In the discussion about homosexuality, Pope Francis said that "being homosexual is not a crime. Pope Francis objected to the idea that criticism has increased since Pope Benedict died and that somehow it is related to the late pope no longer being around to quiet the critics. As he had done shortly before Pope Benedict's death, Pope Francis also told AP that he had no plans to issue norms for how a retired pope should live and dress and what he should be called. Pope Francis insisted he is "in good health," at least "normal" for his age, which is 86.
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