Steven Avella : The first thing I noticed was the lack of a front bumper. Avella : Pope Francis has uttered some marvelous words to accompany his actions . Francis believes in simplicity and has embodied it in his actions and words . When words and rituals come together well , it can strike fire in human hearts , he says . Avella : Francis faces many challenges ahead , like repairing the church 's credibility .
Steven Avella : The first thing I noticed was the lack of a front bumper. Avella : Francis believes in simplicity and has embodied it in his actions and words . When words and rituals come together well , it can strike fire in human hearts , he says . Avella : Francis faces many challenges ahead , like repairing the church 's credibility .