When Pope Francis visits the United States in September it will be first time Jorge Bergoglio will visit these shores. But on the return flight from Latin America last month, the pope already gave some insight into themes he is likely to address during his visit to Cuba and the U.S.

The pontiff confirmed an observation that a number of commentators have made (myself included) regarding his lack of economic clarity. “I have a great allergy to economic things,” he said, “and I didn’t understand it very well.”

Aware that some in the U.S. are concerned about this, he replied with remarkable openness. “I heard that there were some criticisms from the United States,” but he hasn’t had much time to “study this well, because every criticism must be received, studied, and then dialogue must ensue.”

Nonetheless, mixed reaction remains.

Read the article “The Pope is Coming to America” on blogs.rollcall.com.