Pope Francis, the first Jesuit and Latin American pope, has died at 88, after a 12-year papacy that emphasized empathy for the poor and acknowledged the Catholic Church's past wrongs, particularly in Canada where he apologized for the residential schools' abuses. His election in 2013 followed Pope Benedict XVIâs surprise resignation. Known for his approachable demeanor, Francis aimed to create a more inclusive Church, addressing issues faced by Indigenous peoples and other marginalized communities. His leadership marked a transformative era in Catholicism, focused on compassion and social justice.
Pope Francis assumed the papacy after Benedict XVI's resignation, marking a significant shift in the Catholic Church towards greater empathy and outreach to the marginalized.
Francisâs significant apologies to Indigenous peoples in Canada addressed the Catholic Churchâs role in the tragic residential school system, highlighting a dark chapter in church history.
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