Pope Francis ' message faces intensifying criticism . 
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A parish priest in the Italian town of Montesilvano has criticized Pope Francis during Mass. . 
Edward Pushparaj from India said that Francis has been only bad for the church , referring to Francis washing the feet of a Muslim woman during his 2013 Holy Thursday liturgy . 
It seems that criticism of Francis is increasing and becoming more overt and intense . 
What is it about Francis that is making him a more and more controversial figure ? 
Francis stresses mercy and compassion . 
Francis becomes the voice of one crying in the wilderness . 
On one level , Francis ' message seems quintessentially Christian . 
Bible stories of the good Samaritan , the prodigal son , and the woman caught in adultery exemplify the Christianity espoused by Francis .
A parish priest in the Italian town of Montesilvano has criticized [TGT] during Mass. . 
Edward Pushparaj from India said that [TGT] has been only bad for the church , referring to [TGT] washing the feet of a Muslim woman during [TGT] 2013 Holy Thursday liturgy . 
It seems that criticism of [TGT] is increasing and becoming more overt and intense . 
What is it about [TGT] that is making [TGT] a more and more controversial figure ? 
[TGT] stresses mercy and compassion . 
[TGT] becomes the voice of one crying in the wilderness . 
On one level , [TGT] ' message seems quintessentially Christian . 
Bible stories of the good Samaritan , the prodigal son , and the woman caught in adultery exemplify the Christianity espoused by [TGT] .