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 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