https://bollywoodfoodclub.wordpress.com/tag/pope-benedict-xvi/
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2293874/Anne-Atkins-What-Jennifer-Aniston-Pope-Francis-common-They-BOTH-traumalate-life-change.html
This project presented the media portrayals of Pope Benedict XVI and Pope Francis.
It examined theories of media impact on media consumers, and applied these to media coverage of the
Popes and perceptions of Catholicism in America.
Media Coverage of
Pope Benedict XVI
Media Coverage of
Pope Francis
• Most media covered stories:
His world travels
Catholic priest abuse scandal
Resignation
• Characterization:
Intellectual
Conservative
“Prada Pope”
• In the media much more
frequently
• Media covered stories
His world trips
Controversial issues
• Characterization:
Friendly
Liberal
“The People’s Pope”
http://www.pewforum.org/2015/10/07/following-visit-two-thirds-in-u-s-view-pope-francis-favorably/
This research demonstrates how the media attempts to manipulate the image of the Pope into a specific
character. As seen above, Pope Benedict XVI and Pope Francis are viewed equally after their respective
trips to the US.