What do Italians think of Pope Francis?

Italy is a Catholic country, but nowadays it is not a morally courageous nor even a particularly religious country. The history of the Italian people's interactions with the Vatican is not a pretty story at all. read more

In Italy we have also a magazine regarding the Pope, called Il mio Papa that displays pope francis like a humble, empath person, closed to people needs and not isolated in Vatican rooms only; and I think this quality is very appreciated by catholic italian people, who feel the pope is like a normal people, like themselves. read more

Since arriving at the Vatican in March, Pope Francis has not been shy in expressing his views about wealth. Earlier this week, he said that money makes us lazy and selfish. read more