A surprise revelation

Mikhail Gorbachev admits he is a Christian

""St Francis is, for me, the alter Christus, the other Christ," said Mr Gorbachev. "His story fascinates me and has played a fundamental role in my life," he added."

and

""It was through St Francis that I arrived at the Church, so it was important that I came to visit his tomb," said Mr Gorbachev."

He spent a half hour in silent prayer by the tomb of St. Francis. I wonder if anyone has told him about the Secular Franciscans?