Republicans focus too much of their message on attracting business owners rather than workers, attacking President Barack Obama and explaining what they are against rather than what they are for, Santorum claimed. Instead, Santorum urged Republicans to reach out to those who are hurting and to talk about how their policies will help them. And to do that, learn from Pope Francis.

"I think we need to take a lesson from someone who is maybe the most popular person in the world right now — Pope Francis," he said.

Like Francis, Santorum wants Republicans to reach out to those who are suffering, and to talk about their positive policy agenda. ...