Interviews from Washington – John Gehring on “The Francis Effect”

Today our host Jorge Gestoso talks about Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to the United States with John Gehring, the Catholic Program Director of Faith in Public Life and author of the book, “The Francis Effect.” Gehring describes the Pope as a man who is shaking up the church by bringing the marginalized and the poor to the center of our global debates. He may face his toughest audience in the United States, especially with regards to social justice, economic equality and climate change, and may also make an impact on the political situation in the country, says Gehring. teleSUR