US Edition'Love of all creation': Theologians look back on life, legacy of Pope Francis
- Pope Francis led the Catholic Church from March 2013, focusing on the poor, climate change, and reforming church structures worldwide.
- His election marked a shift from a European-centered conclave by appointing more cardinals from Latin America, Africa, and Asia-Pacific regions.
- Francis issued the 2015 encyclical 'Laudato Si,' addressing ecological concerns holistically, while also emphasizing mercy, discipleship, and inclusion within the Church.
- Despite declaring zero tolerance for clergy sex abuse, critics say he followed a traditional pattern of quietly removing bishops implicated in abuse without public accountability.
- Francis’s legacy includes increased global representation and environmental focus, yet some anticipated reforms, especially regarding Amazonian clergy, fell short amid ongoing challenges.
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'Keep the poor in poverty?' WSJ editorial jabs late Pope Francis over 'anti-Americanism'
The death of Pope Francis on Monday morning caused an outpouring of good wishes and mourning from people around the world and across the political spectrum — even if President Donald Trump's comments declaring his excitement to go to the funeral were met with a less-than-warm reaction. But on Monday, the editorial board for the Wall Street Journal sent him off by attacking his economic views."Pope Francis was best known for urging concern for th…
Pope Francis and the Church Reform: He was not timid, says a Jesuit priest
The late Pope preached, consecrated and admonished. From the point of view of his critics, the pontiff sometimes acted errantly or inconsistently. A misunderstanding, says the Lucerne theologian Christian Rutishauser.
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