open stance than popes have made in the past. but for myself, i will be much happier when religion does not influence public policy. >> do you think though that this will help the dialogue, not just with where we stand as certain catholics in this country might be conflicted or disenfranchised with the catholic church, but in seeing a change from pope benedict to pope francis. >> i do think you'll see a change, a more embracing attitude. i'm hoping the catholics around the world take serious note of that, who am i to judge frayed from the pope and make that a part of their own lives. >> it seems like he wants to get back to the golden rule philosophy that jesus was teaching -- at least the teachings in the bible and that would be certainly nice to see coming from the pope. matthew breen from "the