Weeping and wailing and gnashing of teeth [View all]

This seems to be the reaction of some to Pope Francis' words, even words of great kindness and support for the disadvantaged. Even "home truths" spoken to the Church hierarchy living a comfortable life. The more magnanimous the words, the louder the wailing.

Why is this? To me, this kind of reaction is often based on fear. If that were the case, fear of what?