Villanova President Donohue Praises Pope on 'Today Show'

Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, the president of Villanova University, appeared Tuesday morning on NBC’s Today Show, to discuss Pope Francis’ visit to the United State. The segment referred to Francis as “the Rock Star Pope,” touting his media savvy, his embrace of technology and often-surprising statements and actions.

“I think he’s been a breath of fresh air for the Catholic Church,” Rev. Donahue told the show. “He has been a man who has called people to a simple way of life. Everyone refers to him as the ‘People’s Pope,’ and i think he’s been very outgoing and engaging to people.”

Donahue also praised the Pope for the time when he blessed the crowd in Rio de Janeiro after his motorcade took a wrong turn.

Andrew McKeough, a Villanova student, was also featured on the segment. He noted Francis’ “openness, and his compatibility to more than just Catholics”

Watch the full segment here: