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 Democrats, Republicans Criticize Maura Healey Gas Tax Holiday Proposal Affordability Takes Center Stage in Massachusetts Governor's Race Maura Healey Endorses Starter Home Ballot Question Maura Healey Wants To Suspend The Gas Tax; Beacon Hill Wasn’t So Concerned When Gas Hit $5 In 2022