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 Massachusetts Pro-Life Groups Seek Signatures To Repeal New Late-Term Abortion Law Massachusetts Rep. John Gaskey Plans Parental Rights Bill After DCF Gender Identity Case Group Launches 2028 Ballot Effort To Restrict Massachusetts Data Centers Elizabeth Dionne Blasts Deb Goldberg Over Shannon O’Brien Dispute