Faith · Politics For Subscribers Look for a ‘Francis effect’ at the voting booth, not in the pews By Religion News Service September 16, 2015 · 2:02 PM EDT · Updated January 16, 2025 12:01 AM · 4 min read read Advertisement Listen to audio version of this article Members only Subscribe to listen Written by Cathy Lynn Grossman (RNS) — After any pope visits the U.S., pollsters try to measure his impact by tracking Catholic Mass attendance. Written by Cathy Lynn Grossman (RNS) — After any pope visits the U.S., pollsters try to measure his impact by tracking Catholic Mass attendance.… Advertisement Read Next Maura Healey Blocks Late-Term Abortion Law Suspension As Repeal Effort Advances Norfolk County DA Elect Vows To Review Karen Read Case, Weighs Sandra Birchmore Grand Jury Former Maine Gov. Paul LePage Flips U.S. House Seat Red Amid Bluenami Why Should Young People Pay Massachusetts Prices When They Can Live in New Hampshire?