Pope Francis, the first pope from Latin America, passed away due to a stroke, leading to widespread mourning, particularly among Latino Catholics in California. His 12-year papacy, which began in 2013, was marked by a focus on social issues such as poverty, immigration, and inequality, resonating deeply with communities in California. As he often spoke about migration, many found solace and representation in his messages. His death signifies a significant loss beyond the religious realm, as he was viewed as a leader who genuinely cared for marginalized communities.
His death marks the end of a 12-year papacy that began in 2013 following the historic resignation of Benedict XVI - the first pontiff to step down in nearly six centuries.
Pope Francis really spoke about issues that are extremely important to people's day-to-day lives, especially people in poverty, especially people on the margins.
He was extremely concerned about migrants... many Latinos in the United States have migration stories that resonate with Pope Francis's teachings.
Pope Francis was especially significant for Latinos, many of whom are here in California.
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