Children light candles near a mural of Pope Francis in Dili, East Timor, Friday, April 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Firdia Lisnawati) Graffiti artist Alexander Ikawah, paints Pope Francis on a canvas in Nairobi, Kenya Monday, April 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Brian Inganga) … Continued
The world will bid a final farewell this weekend to Pope Francis, who leaves behind a legacy shaped by his efforts to revitalize the Church—from addressing clerical abuse to expanding dialogue around climate change, migration, and inclusion. The Argentine pontiff … Continued
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