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David Gregory is a television journalist and former host of NBC's Meet the Press. His new book is titled How's Your Faith? An Unlikely Spiritual Journey. 
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Why is the pope’s visit to America a big deal? After all, he’s just an old guy with a fun collection of hats. Why should the layperson care what he says or thinks? As journalist David Gregory notes, the United States is home to one of the largest Catholic populations in the entire world. Just by sheer numbers, Francis’ influence is important. But the real heart of the pope’s appeal is his demeanor and the approach he has taken in running the Catholic Church. Francis seeks to lead by example by practicing humility. It’s this aspect of his character that makes him so inspiring to Gregory and many other Americans.


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