Pope Francis was known for refocusing the Catholic Church on promoting social and economic justice rather than traditional moral teachings. A celebrated pontiff and informal Jesuit from Argentina, Jorge Mario Bergoglio became the first Latin American pope from the southern hemisphere in 2013. He pushed for openness in his approach to papal duties, most notably expanding the role of women and LGBTQ Catholics.
Chapters:
0:00 Pope Francis dies
0:26 Early life
1:12 Becoming pope
2:24 His unique approach
3:33 Opposition from theological conservatives
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