While I have forcefully maintained the separation of our public and private lives over the course of my career in politics , Pope Francis ' papacy offers an unprecedented opportunity for a partnership that wipes out poverty and fulfills a wealth of public policy goals . 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 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 .