"It's the media capital of the world," Father Reese said.

"And that can be very depressing on a pastor," Father Reese said.

"He's got to have a thick skin," Father Reese said.

Father Reese suggested several possible candidates, without indicating a personal preference.

But Father Reese said uncertainty about this point had limited public discussion of the text until recently.

"This kind of thing was common a few decades ago," Father Reese said.

"It's just a very dynamic and human process," Father Reese said.

In both of these cases, Father Reese published opposing viewpoints.

"You're going to find that the stories are quite varied across the country," Father Reese said.

"There is also a danger here of raised expectations," Father Reese said.