Yesterday’s selection of Pope Francis got me wondering: How does the new Holy Father compare against indie rock godfather and former Pixies frontman Black Francis?
| Pope Francis | Black Francis | |
| Namesake | St. Francis of Assisi | Name his dad wanted to give his next son |
| Means of elevation to current status | College of cardinals | College radio |
| Mass attendance | Excellent | Dropped out of UMass |
| Animal lover cred | Named after patron saint of animals | Named Doolittle after man who talked to animals |
| Spanish skills | Fluent | Amusing |
| Controversy involving B/breeders | Says only straight people should be able to get married or adopt kids | More critical acclaim for Kim Deal’s post-Pixies work |
| Believes God is number… | One | Seven |
| Followers | 1.2 billion Catholics | Backing band called The Catholics |
