Pope Francis faces a growing revolt after he was selected to lead the Catholic Church

On March 13, 2013, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos Aires, a Jesuit, became pope of the Catholic Church. He chose the name of Francis. Pope Francis was chosen to lead Catholic Church by a Jesuit in Buenos Aires. He is the first pope to be elected to lead the church.

Pope Francis softening of church rhetoric on issues like same-sex relationships has inflamed tensions within Catholicism. The pontiff's softening on issues such as same sex relationships has angered Catholics. Pope Francis faces growing revolt from Catholics angered by his softening tone of tone of rhetoric.

On March 13, 2013, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos Aires, a Jesuit, became pope of the Catholic Church. He chose the name of Francis. Pope Francis was chosen to lead Catholic Church by a Jesuit in Buenos Aires. He is the first pope to be elected to lead the church.

Pope Francis has said it is a "hypocrisy" to object to the blessing of same-sex couples. The pope has said that it is hypocritical to criticize the church's doctrine. Pope Francis' doctrine was released last year amid a backlash to doctrine released by the Catholic Church.