Comparison in leadershipPope Boniface V111 vs current Pope FrancisLeaders of the Catholic ChurchWhen it comes to the topic of leadership, most of us will agree that we are curious and at the same time critical of of our leaders and their actions. Political and religious leaders are often under close scrutiny. As influential leaders, they set the vision, tone, and goals of any organization. Therefore, a leader's behavior, behavior and leadership style are constantly examined and, if appropriate, his or her leadership characteristics should have a positive impact on followers. According to Northouse (2012), “A leader influences and is influenced by his followers, and both the leader and his followers are influenced in turn by the situation around them” (p.5). Effective leaders are remembered for their vision and actions. Leadership can be defined as “A process through which an individual influences a group of individuals to achieve a common goal” (Northouse, 2012, p.6). Leadership is the ability to care and, in caring, engage, ignite and mobilize one's followers. Furthermore, the character of a leader is an integral part of leadership. If a leader is perceived as dishonest, self-centered, or ruthless, these qualities will influence his. Followers generally react negatively, confused, or uncertain and will be less likely to focus on achieving the organization's desired goals. Our religious leaders are evaluated regularly and their character influences our perception of their leadership. This article will explore the characteristics of Pope Boniface VIII, pope in the early 14th century, and Pope Francis, the current pope of the Catholic Church. Pope Boniface VIII was pope of the Roman Catholic Church for over...... half of the document. .....-15.Binelli, M. (2014). POPE FRANCIS: Times are changing. Rolling Stone, (1202), 36-6Boniface VIII. (2013). Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th edition, 1.Burke, D. (2014). Did the Archbishop of Atlanta's mansion blow away with the wind? Catholics criticize leaders for extravagant spending. Retrieved April 7, 2014, from http://www.kcra.com/atlanta-archbishops-mansion-gone-with-the-wind/25304916Charles, L. (2011, February 15). The Pope from Hell. Daily mail. P. 57.Gertz, S. (2001). Boniface VIII. Christian History, 20(2), 34.Lema, K., & Delaney, D.H. (2014). Three paths in the theological mind of Pope Francis. Nova Et Vetera (English edition), 12(1), 25-56.Levs JMP (2013, December 11). CNN. Retrieved February 18, 2014, from Time Person of the Year 2013: http://www.cnn.com/2013/12/11/living/time-person-of-the-year/