Pope Francis’ appetite for engagement is now well known. In his latest interview – with Eugenio Scalfari, the Italian atheist commentator and founder of La Repubblica – he makes plain his vision of the Church: focused on the poor and ordinary people’s needs, and his determination to overhaul the Vatican system The Pope comes in and shakes my hand, and we sit down. The Pope smiles and says: “Some of my colleagues who know you told me that you will try to convert me.” Eugenio Scalfari: It’s a joke. My friends think it is you who want to convert me. Pope Francis: “Proselytism is solemn nonsense, it makes no sense. We need to get to know each other, listen to each other and improve our knowledge of the world around us. Sometimes after a meeti