USAToday, Pope Francis: "I prefer a church which is bruised, hurting and dirty because it has been out on the streets, rather than a church which is unhealthy from being confined and from clinging to its own security," he wrote.

1. Pope Francis: 'I prefer a church which is bruised, hurting and dirty'

   USA TODAY ‎- 3 days ago

   He explained his most controversial remarks criticizing the church's "obsession" with transmitting a ... "I prefer a church which is bruised, hurting and dirty because it has been out on the streets, rather than a church which is unhealthy from being confined and from clinging to its own security," he wrote.