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PBS NewsHour | Church Looks to Pope Francis to Offer Reform to Vatican | PBS

Duration: 06:41
Program: PBS NewsHour #10587
Broadcast Date: Mar. 19, 2013

As Pope Francis officially assumes his title, he will face some established challenges and scandals. But the pontiff has already signaled a shift and charmed followers by preaching for greater humility. Jeffrey Brown talks with John Allen from the National Catholic Reporter and CNN about what messages the pope may hope to send.

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Post Date: March 19, 2013