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The Francis Impact: Moments

Pope Francis’ words and actions have had a deep impact on countless people of various backgrounds, interests, and beliefs. In this series of interviews, we hear from a variety of voices who share some profound and personal moments of connection with the pope.
The Francis Impact: Moments

Quebec

When tragedy strikes a mosque in Quebec City, the response and example of Pope Francis inspire Cardinal Gérald Lacroix to reach out and start an unexpected friendship.

Lampedusa

As the residents of the tiny Mediterranean island of Lampedusa do their part in welcoming refugees while the world looks the other way, a visit from Pope Francis gives them hope that someone is listening.

El Salvador

Metallic mining has nearly destroyed El Salvador’s fresh water supply and threatens the health of its population. Now the activists campaigning to ban mining have found a new ally. Inspired by the words of Pope Francis, the Catholic Church has mobilized in support of the ban.

Minnesota

Meet Lynn and Mark. Their story is one of tragedy, struggle, and perseverance in faith. They have experienced firsthand the way Pope Francis’ emphasis on the pastoral approach is opening doors and revolutionizing the Church.

Kerry Robinson

Kerry Robinson admires Pope Francis’ dedication to greater accountability and transparency within the Church.

Cardinal Patrick D’Rozario

Cardinal Patrick D'Rozario, Archbishop of Dhaka in Bangladesh, reflects on the lesson of peace in action he learned from Pope Francis’ encounter with Rohingya refugees.

Kate Hennessy

Kate Hennessy, granddaughter of Dorothy Day, discusses the connection she sees between Pope Francis and her famous grandmother.

Kathy Janku

Kathy Janku is moved by the way Pope Francis models Jesus for us in the way he interacts with others.

Austen Ivereigh

Papal biographer Austen Ivereigh discusses how Pope Francis’ dedication to living the Gospel can be both uncompromised and yet fully modern.

Cardinal Gerald Lacroix

Cardinal Gérald Cyprien Lacroix, Archbishop of Quebec and Primate of Canada, reveals how Pope Francis’ inner freedom and attentiveness to others has affected his own life and ministry.

Fr. Daniel Horan, OFM

Franciscan Fr. Dan Horan explores how Pope Francis follows the example of his namesake: St. Francis of Assisi.

Sr. Simone Campbell

Sr. Simone Campbell, a prominent voice for social justice in America, discusses Pope Francis' profoundly Christian understanding of economics.

Fr. Frank Morrisey, OMI

Watch this #TFImoment with Fr. Frank Morrissey, OMI, one of the canon lawyers who helped draft the recent reforms to the annulment process.

Jordan Denari Duffner

Author Jordan Denari Duffner looks at Pope Francis' relationship with non-Catholics and what we can all learn from him.

Cindy Wooden

For Cindy Wooden, a distinguished Vatican journalist, Pope Francis is a dream and a nightmare. Watch this #TFImoment to find out why!

Andrés McKinley

Andrés McKinley, one of the strategic minds behind the anti-mining movement in El Salvador, shares the impact of Pope Francis among the people.

Cardinal Kevin Farrell

Cardinal Kevin Farrell discusses the impact Pope Francis has had on the world through his gift of authenticity - of walking the talk.

Sr. Beth Davies, CND

Sr. Beth Davies recounts how Pope Francis' meeting with people suffering from Huntington’s disease inspired her to greater compassion.

Bernie Sanders

US Senator Bernie Sanders admires Pope Francis for his approach to helping the poor and the suffering, which is deeper and more radical than his own!

Nathan Schneider

Nathan Schneider discusses how Pope Francis speaks out of tradition to meet the needs of young people today.

Cardinal Donald Wuerl

Cardinal Donald Wuerl reflects on how the example of Pope Francis reminds us that the call to holiness takes place in the simple and ordinary actions of our lives.

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