He is loved not only by Christians, but by many other believers and by people who, though far-removed from religion, identify with his ideals of justice, reconciliation and peace.

• 他不但受到基督信徒的钟爱，其他宗教的信徒和一般即使远离宗教、却认同方济各有关正义、修和与和平的理念的人士，也敬爱他。