Though the study doesn’t speculate as to the reasons for Francis’ popularity, many Americans seem to appreciate his unassuming ways — from his preference for a modest car to his telephone calls to ordinary parishioners — and his welcoming gestures to divorced and gay Catholics.
So-called nones — those without a religious affiliation — also like Francis, with 71 percent viewing him favorably." RNS
...and his deadly wound was healed:
Revelation 13:3
