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Pope Francis has been named Time’s Person of the Year, beating runner-up Edward Snowden, among others. The leader of the Catholic Church, elected in March of this year, has been called innovative and has embraced the use of technology to spread his message. Look to his more than three million Twitter followers for proof.

Pope Francis, the choice
— TIME

8 facts about ‘Time’ Person of the Year Pope Francis
— USA Today

Why Time chose Pope Francis, not Edward Snowden, as ‘Person of the Year’
— The Christian Science Monitor

The powerful innovations of Francis’ pontificate
— Vatican Insider

The Year in Facebook: Pope Francis, Royal Baby, and Harlem Shake
— The Atlantic