Is Pope Francis Fulfilling His Namesake's Prophecy And Seducing The World Through Guile? Maybe, & Everyone Is Loving It...

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Is Pope Francis Fulfilling His Namesake's Prophecy And Seducing The World Through Guile? Maybe,
& Everyone
Is Loving It...

Most of what he does and says is becoming instant legend. Polls and experts show that he’s one of the most popular figures on the planet, far outdistancing movie stars, politicians, businessmen and athletes. He’s also a social media star, the most talked-about name on the Internet, and the most-searched term. On Twitter, @Pontifex has 3.3 million followers and climbing. Forbes ranks him fourth on the list of the most powerful people in the world. Not bad after only eight months on the job. One outcome so far of his meteoric rise is known as the “Pope Francis Effect.” Among its attributes is a recent boom in tourism in Italy, particularly in Rome, with the corollary impact on the restaurant and food industry, hotels, transportation and the production and sales of souvenirs – all welcomed by an ailing Italian economy.