The recent visit of Pope Francis to the United States has been cause for both celebration and controversy. the News Media has suggested that the pope has the popularity of a celebrity. The public has come out in droves just to catch a glimpse of the Pontiff. His affabililty and uniquely charasmatic style- a style quite different from his predecesors- has made Pope Francis feel approachable and " human " to many. The Pope has been widely received by both Catholics and non Catholics alilke. Groups who have been on the " periphery" of religous society in the past , now describe a sense of acceptance with the current Pope. Although his message of love and acceptance has resounded with many, his open dialogue related to politcally charged
