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Francis, the rebel Pope
Following the death of Pope Francis, Edward Stourton explores his life and legacy.
Following the death of Pope Francis, Edward Stourton looks at the life and legacy of the spiritual leader of more than a billion Catholics worldwide. He was elected at a time of crisis for his Church, but quickly transformed its reputation. He urged Christians to be less judgemental and more welcoming of gay and divorced people. And as the first Pope from the Global South, he put the poor at the heart of the Church’s mission, speaking up for migrants and refugees and those worst hit by the impact of climate change. Edward Stourton speaks to people inside and outside the Catholic Church - including those who worked closely with him.
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Sat 26 Apr 202502:06GMT
BBC World Service Americas and the Caribbean
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- Fri 25 Apr 202511:06GMTBBC World Service
- Sat 26 Apr 202502:06GMTBBC World Service Americas and the Caribbean
