He brought a breath of fresh air into the Roman Catholic world church: the "Bishop of Rome", from far-fetched, as he himself said in his first speech from the balcony of St. Peter's.
He continues the council courageously. He reforms the Curia.
He sees the working of the Spirit of God not only in Rome but in all continents. Therefore, he constantly cites regional bishops' conferences.
He also listens to those affected, such as those who after the end of a marriage have allied themselves again and want to live their life in the footsteps of the Gospel. This new pastoral culture has brought opposition to the Pope.
A handful of Cardinals want to know if he is not even a heretic. Tomáš Halík from Prague and Paul M.
Zulehner from Vienna have called in support of the Pope and his church course. 75,000 people from all over the world supported the Open Letter. An online survey has involved more than 5,000 people.
Contributions from theology and theology were also received from all over the world, expertly encouraging the Pope. He should continue to follow his dream of a "church as mother and shepherdess".
The support action "Pro Pope Francis" is fully documented in this highly up-to-date book.