Only installed in March, Pope Francishas already become a phenomenon. His is the most talked-about name on the internet in 2013, ranking ahead of "Obamacare" and "NSA". In fourth place comes Francis's Twitter handle, @Pontifex. In Italy, Francesco has fast become the most popular name for new baby boys. Rome reports a surge in tourist numbers, while church attendance is said to be up – both trends attributed to " the Francis effect".



His popularity is not hard to fathom. The stories of his personal modesty have become the stuff of instant legend. He carries his own suitcase. He refused the grandeur of the papal palace, preferring to live in a simple hostel. When presented with the traditional red shoes of the pontiff, he declined; instead he telephoned his 81-year-old cobbler in Buenos Aires and asked him to repair his old ones. On Thursday, Francis visited the Italian president – arriving in a blue Ford Focus, with not a blaring siren to be heard.
Some will dismiss these acts as mere gestures, even publicity stunts. But they convey a powerful message, one of almost elemental egalitarianism. He is in the business of scraping away the trappings, the edifice of Vatican wealth accreted over centuries, and returning the church to its core purpose, one Jesus himself might have recognised. He says he wants to preside over "a poor church, for the poor". It's not the institution that counts, it's the mission.

http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2013/nov/15/atheists-pope-francis-obama-liberal-voice-change

I don't trust this pope!

caseless: I don't trust this pope!

I don't either because his position on gays "appear" to give them a seal of approval to continue in their wickedness.A gay sinner on the verge of repentance will easily change his mind should he hear the pope's words on gay practice.The pope's speeches appear to give them excuse to continue "since its not their fault"(as they are made to believe).

caseless: I don't trust this pope!

Me neither

Justeenaleo:
Me neither

1st non-european pope and he's full of controversies.

bizmahn:
I don't either because his position on gays "appear" to give them a seal of approval to continue in their wickedness.A gay sinner on the verge of repentance will easily change his mind should he hear the pope's words on gay practice.The pope's speeches appear to give them excuse to continue "since its not their fault"(as they are made to believe).

when u have a pontiff who makes brittle doctrines ductile, then , issues are bound to erupt . He's using his utterances and action to foster acts that are extremely against God and religion. Now i know why pope benedict resigned for an unknown reason.

Al d posters above me no trust pope bt me I trust am .



Its nt d institution dat counts,its d mission.me I lyk dis

He doesnt need you to trust him.