(RNS) Pope Francis is widely viewed as the “pope of change.” But just how is he changing the Catholic Church — and today’s world? What are his top issues? Here’s a look at seven main planks of his pontificate:1. Walking the walkEvery pope is first and foremost a teacher of the faith. And for Francis, as for his predecessors, a firm faith is the foundation for all that the Catholic Church does, and preaches. But for Francis, more than most pontiffs, faith is expressed in deeds more than in sermons. He likes to cite the adage attributed to his namesake, …read more
Source: The Huffington Post