10 Things Pope Francis Wants You to Know Author:John L. Allen Jr. Discover the qualities that have defined Pope Francis from his days as a Cardinal and the early days of his papacy. Using the most recent, as well as archived, interviews with Pope Francis and those who know him, John L. Allen, Jr., veteran Vatican news analyst, author, and National Catholic Reporter Senior Correspondent describes his vision of ... more »leadership and evangelism and his desire for the Church to be close to the people, especially the poor. Also available in Spanish.« less