
Pope Francis waves after his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican on Sept. 18, 2013 (credit: Tiziana Fabi/AFP/Getty Images)Pope Francis waves after his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican on Sept. 18, 2013 (credit: Tiziana Fabi/AFP/Getty Images)
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Pope Francis is worried about making a good impression when he visits the United States for the first time in September, a Vatican expert said.
John L. Allen Jr., a veteran Vatican watcher and author of the book “The Francis Miracle,” told WCBS 880’s Rich Lamb the pope has been making calls to his Jesuit contacts to learn more about the church in the United States and is self-conscious about his English.
READ MORE: Wife Of Top Cuomo Aide Shows Support On Social Media For Governor's Latest Sexual Harassment AccuserBut Allen said the pontiff should have nothing to fear.