But I thought he was the people's pope

Like that magazine cover in the checkout line at the supermarket says?

"Mary McAleese was speaking in Rome ahead of the Voices of Faith conference, which features prominent Catholic women from around the world.

They are celebrating International Women's Day by demanding a greater say for women in Church governance.

Pope Francis has declined to attend their meeting or to celebrate Mass for those attending.

Vatican Radio has censored its reports on their demand for gender equality."

"Catholic Church 'an empire of misogyny'" - Mary McAleese 

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-43330026