The 6 Most Talked About Events in 2013

No. 2: Pope Francis


The current head of Catholics worldwide caught the attention of the media and the public since his election date, in March 2013. The thing that most intrigued and enchanted his audience was the Pope’s humble demeanor and his choice not to wear lavish apparel, as his predecessors had before him. Pope Francis gained immediate respect and admiration and was even named Person of the Year by both The Advocate and Time magazines.