US EditionPope Francis leaves a legacy as a Catholic Church reformer
- Pope Francis passed away from a cerebral stroke that led to heart failure, marking a significant moment for the Catholic Church, which has 1.4 billion members worldwide.
- His stance against abortion and gender ideology sparked varied reactions; critics pointed out tensions between his views and those of American conservatives, while supporters lauded his social advocacy.
- Pope Francis is remembered for attempting to reform the church, yet he faced scrutiny over his doctrinal ambiguity and political involvement, causing unease among Catholics.
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Steve Cortes discusses the impact of Pope Francis's passing, highlighting his influence on global politics
Steve Cortes discusses the impact of Pope Francis's passing, highlighting his significant influence on global politics and the Catholic Church with John Solomon . Cortes reflects on the leftward shift in Catholic doctrine, particularly on immigration, and Francis' legacy as a tireless shepherd.
Analysis: Pope Francis leaves multifaceted legacy in style, message
(OSV News) — Days into Pope Francis’ papacy in 2013, Massimo Faggioli remembers thinking that the new pope was “going to be the biggest story in the Catholic Church for this decade.” “This is something I want to follow, to study, to understand deeply — every word of what Pope Francis says, every gesture,” he said. In the years since, Faggioli, a church historian and theology professor at Villanova University near Philadelphia, has written volum…
How Pope Francis’ progressive legacy changed the church
Pope Francis didn’t affirm same-sex marriage or lobby for ordaining women as priests. But he gently steered the Catholic Church in a more progressive direction while leading with compassion, openness and humility.
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