"This is clearly a pope who is addicted to making headlines." One person's opinion. Years ago, people said that John Paul II was addicted to theatrics. So it goes. Those of us who appreciate Francis and his loving outreach to  people of all walks of life  recognize a vessel of the Holy Spirit when they see one. That takes true surrender and, of course, "risk". It is said that, while still in leadership in the Argentine Church, he noticed the success of evangelistic Christians in his district, "risked" a dialogue with them, was inspired by their work and after many subsequent conversations with one of the ministers, humbly allowed himself to be prayed over by him. Most of us glimpsed him for the first time from the balcony after his election. Again, he humbled himself and allowed US to pray over him. This is truly a man of God, folks, and not one to be feared or ridiculed.