Pope Francis announced that two former popes will be canonized in April 2014 . Lincoln Chafee : Once again , Pope Francis is showing the path toward tolerance . He has said he wants to see a more inclusive church and an end to discrimination against gays and lesbians. Chafee : Francis is a shining example for people of Rhode Island and rest of U.S .
Pope Francis announced that two former popes will be canonized in April 2014 . Lincoln 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 : Francis is a shining example for people of Rhode Island and rest of U.S .