In visits to poverty-stricken communities , he has praised the courage of the poor , urging society to receive them with love and understanding . Pope Francis announced that one former popes will be canonized in April 27 , 2014 . CNN Chafee : Once again , Pope Francis is showing the path toward tolerance . He says Francis 's papacy offers a chance for us to fight poverty and renew civics . Chafee : Pope Francis is a shining example for people of U.S and rest of U.S .
Pope Francis announced that one former popes will be canonized in April 27 , 2014 . CNN Chafee : Once again , Pope Francis is showing the path toward tolerance . He says Francis 's papacy offers a chance for us to fight poverty and renew civics . Chafee : Pope Francis is a shining example for people of U.S and rest of U.S .