Pope Francis has only been pope for nine months but has managed to touch the hearts of not only Catholics, but everyone from every religion all around the world. The simple acts of kindness he shows has earned him Time Magazines Person of the Year, an award he truly deserves for all he has done.

From touching a disfigured man in Italy, pushing through the crowds without his security, and starting a prayer wave to end world hunger, Pope Francis shows his care and love towards his people. Pope Francis has made a huge impact on the Catholic Faith by inspiring people to turn to prayer and to help others. Time Magazine’s International Editor Bobby Ghosh likes what Pope Francis has done to the Catholic Faith.  “He’s changed perceptions of the church from being this out-of-touch institution to one that is humble and merciful, He’s changed the focus of the church from being focused on doctrine to becoming more about service. And he’s changed the tone in which the church speaks to one of compassion. It’s all about the poor. This is the church as it used to be in its — arguably its best period in the past. And Francis seems to be bringing that back.”

Pope Francis won this award among others, such as NSA leaker Edward Snowden, gay rights activist Edith Windsor, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas, who were included in the top 5. The top 10 included Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, singer Miley Cyrus, U.S. President Barack Obama, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and Kathleen Sebelius, secretary of health and human services.