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From Samoa to New York to Compton, one pastor’s journey to liberation theology.
Pope Francis helped evolve the Church's approach to LGBTQ+ people. Now, all eyes are on whether Leo will continue what Francis started.
Robert Francis Prevost, the first American pope, will now lead more than a billion Catholics around the world — including 53 million American Catholics.
Francis was the first pope to be a member of the Jesuit Order and was lauded for his priorities of uplifting marginalized communities, protecting immigrants, and advocating for environmental justice.
In an era of creeping exclusivity and inequality, his vision for the church was radically simple: everyone belongs.
Leaders around the world received news of of Pope Francis' death with mourning, gratitude, and the occasional critique.