More Francis Effect | National Catholic Reporter

More Francis Effect | National Catholic Reporter by MSW. MGB: Popes always try to drive the conversation - it is where they drive it that separates Paul VI, John Paul II, Benedict XVI and Francis I.  It is the effect of our paying attention that defines the Francis effect.  People are turned on - that is what is new - and it says as much about us and what we wanted and needed as it does about Francis.