Remembering Pope Francis

I'm not a Catholic, but I was inspired by Pope Francis. His compassion and obvious joy in serving God were, in my opinion, exactly what the Church needed. I was saddened by Francis' passing, because I think he's been a great blessing to many. Especially today, when hyper-nationalism and far right politics are on the rise, we needed another strong voice to refute those trends. His emphasis on humility and service set him apart as a leader in today's world. He was outspoken about the plight of refugees and criticized the wars in Ukraine, Gaza (saying that "terror should not justify terror"), Sudan, and other places around the world. He called for decisive action against the climate crisis. And he promoted peaceful relations between those of different faiths and attempted greater understanding for LGBTQ+ individuals. The Pope of Mercy Born Jorge Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1936, Pope Francis attended a technical secondary school and graduated...