This article originally appeared on Patheos. I can’t think of a Pope who has made a bigger impact, brought more hope and sounded more like Jesus than Pope Francis. It’s no secret that I’m a big fan. I even Facebook-lifted a hashtag I saw on Diana Butler Bass’ page that I use all the time now: #popecrush. And now he’s coming to the United States! The first Pope from the Americas is coming to the U.S. This is very exciting. So exciting, in fact, that a bi-partisan resolution has been presented to Congress that would congratulate the pontiff on being the first Pope from the Americas and for his “inspirational statements and actions.” #Popecrush on! Unfortunately, it’s beginning to look like this particular resolution may never make it out of committee.