Pope Francis is set to grace the cover of Rolling Stone as he continues to capture the hearts and minds of worshippers across the world. The Pope features on the front page of the rock and roll magazine's new issue - with an accompanying article titled 'The times they are a-changin''. Dressed in white robes, he can be seen smiling at the camera while waving his right hand. Scroll down for video Iconic: Pope Francis graced the cover of Rolling Stone in February showing just how famous throughout the world he has become It comes as the 77-year-old Pontiff is accused of killing defenceless doves by releasing them from a Vatican window - with animal activists claiming they inevitably get preyed upon by wild birds.
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Pope Francis graces the front page of the new issue of Rolling Stone
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Dressed in white robes, he smiles at camera while waving right hand
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Accompanying article focuses on Pontiff's break from Vatican tradition
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Believed to be first ever Pope to feature on cover of rock and roll magazine
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Comes as Francis is condemned for releasing doves in St Peter's Square
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Activists claim defencless animals get preyed upon by wild birds
In contrast, Rolling Stone's cover article highlights the Pope's success at 'establishing himself as a people's @placeholder'.