Pope Francis & Single Mothers

Here is a bio that was made of Pope Francis upon his election:
http://www.aleteia.org/en/religion/news/cardinal-jorge-mario-bergoglio-is-pope-francis-480004

     One of the many attributes listed caught my attention. It is considered a sin to have sex before marriage, and a few priests in his diocese took this idea a bit too far according to this excript:

     He is known to be a very spiritual and humble man, much beloved in his country. He has encouraged Argentines to “not grow accustomed to poverty” and to “go out in the streets” in defense of the family.  September 2012, he disciplined priests who denied baptism to the children of single mothers, calling them “the hypocrites who have clericalized the Church; who have alienated the People of God from salvation.” He is regarded as a courageous and zealous pastor with a particular sensibility for the Jewish people and the Christians of the Middle East.

     This is a very interesting point, one that the Pope was right in correcting. The flaw in the priests actions were simple: they were holding the child accountable for an immoral action of the parent. The fact is, we all sin every day. A bishop or priest may sin less, but that does not make them perfect. Saying a child of a single mother should not be baptized is like saying a baby who throws their food should not be baptized. The Church should leave baptism open to anyone who requests it.