News: Pope Francis has been named Person of the Year by Time magazine

                      

During his nine months in office, the Pope had pulled "the papacy out of the palace and into the streets", managing editor of Time Magazine Nancy Gibbs said.
"The Holy Father is not looking to become famous or to receive honours,'' said Mr Lombardi. "But if the choice of Person of Year helps spread the message of the Gospel - a message of God's love for everyone - he will certainly be happy about that."
This is the third time a Pope has received the recognition from Time magazine. John Paul II was selected in 1994 and John XXIII was chosen in 1962.