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Area Catholics embrace new Pope; welcome style and South American visit
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Worshippers attend Mass on Thursday evening at St. Michael Catholic Church in Gainesville, stopping to pray in the lobby. - photo by NAT GURLEY
Pope Francis is definitely making waves, not only in the Vatican or even just the Catholic Church, but all over the world. The new pontiff has received media coverage for his newer approach to religion and doctrine, saying in one statement, for example, that he will not judge gay priests. The Mass he led Sunday in Brazil drew more than 3 million people.