Best Pope Francis Moments of 2014
He's being referred to as the "cool" Pope. Since taking his seat at the head of the Roman Catholic religion, Pope Francis has displayed some pretty progressive attitudes that make all people, Christian and non, totally respect the man.
Here are the top five moments that have earned him the title of cool and made him popular.
- 1
He tweets
On Twitter, he's a social media saint. The Pope has millions of followers and he has been the most retweeted person on the Social Media site. You can follow him @pontifex
- 2
Not Super-Judgy
We all have a vision of a preacher lecturing down upon the masses from the pulpit. The Catholic Church has made known their position on many social issues, from homosexuality, to abortion. Where the church stands is no mystery. But how refreshing is it for a Pope to say that it is not his place to judge. He has been commended for not taking that bait when asked where he stands. He has also been touted for saying that the Catholic Church has concentrated on the negative issues for far too long.
- 3
He's Down To Earth
Simple transportation and closeness to the people. That's how he rolls. After an assassination attempt on John Paul the II, the pope-mobile was reinforced with bullet proof windshields. He prefers not to be constricted and feels that it removes him from 'the people'. He's also commented that at his age 'he doesn't have much to lose.'
- 4
Acknowledges Evolution and Science
He doesn't denounce evolution or the big bang theory. The holy Father states that those events reinforce the notion that there is in fact a Creator.
- 5
Let Him Take A Selfie
Want a pic of you and the Pope? He's always approachable and willing to pose for your photo feed.