Pope Francis was named Time's 2013 Person of the Year for his progressive actions that led the Catholic Church in a new direction. He spoke out against frivolous spending, urged officials to dress modestly, and ordered a bishop to explain expensive spending. Pope Francis advocated for peace in Syria, embraced those with illnesses or disabilities, and stated the Church shouldn't interfere in people's private lives or judge/ridicule groups like gays and lesbians. Through his words and actions, Pope Francis set a humble example of leadership that focused on serving the poor and marginalized.