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hrmjustin

(71,265 posts) Wed Nov 13, 2013, 03:02 AM Nov 2013

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Rise in Italian Catholic Church attendance attributed to ‘Francis effect’ [View all]

Eric J. Lyman

ROME (RNS) First, the name “Francesco” leapfrogged to No. 1 on the list of the most popular baby names in Italy.

Then, the city of Rome reported a tourism boom, mostly from Latin America.

Now, there’s word Roman Catholic Church attendance is climbing throughout Italy.

Blame it on “the Francis effect.”

http://www.religionnews.com/2013/11/11/rise-italian-catholic-church-attendance-attributed-francis-effect/

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Rise in Italian Catholic Church attendance attributed to ‘Francis effect’ [View all] hrmjustin Nov 2013 OP

Well, he's certainly forcing priests to play the "better angels" card rather than the "thou shalt MADem Nov 2013 #1

Isn't that the truth?! No Vested Interest Nov 2013 #2

I understand what you are saying goldent Nov 2013 #3

You are correct, we are sinners. No Vested Interest Nov 2013 #4

I like the way the Anglican Fortinbras Armstrong Nov 2013 #5

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