Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church, died at 88 following a short illness, exacerbated by prior health issues. Known for his commitment to social justice, he was the first pope from the Americas, having taken office in 2013. His tenure was marked by a focus on the plight of the poor and refugees, notably during the European migration crisis. Advocating for peace and compassion, he called for aid to vulnerable populations and condemned violence against civilians in conflict zones. Francis's austere approach was a significant departure from previous papal tradition.
The pontiff also called for peace in various conflicts, including Israel's recent assault on Gaza. "We cannot in any way accept the bombing of civilians," he wrote in an address delivered in January.
Before the tragedy of tens of thousands of refugees fleeing death in conflict and hunger and are on a journey of hope, the gospel calls us to be close to the smallest and to those who have been abandoned.
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