Massimo Faggioli, a professor of theology and religious studies and a leading voice on the inner workings of the Catholic Church, joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition with a look at the pope’s legacy.
Trump praised the pope at the start of Francis’s papacy, in 2013. But relations soured during the 2016 election, when Francis criticized Trump’s proposal to build a wall on the U.S.-Canada border.
Minnesotans paid their respects for Pope Francis, who died Monday the age of 88. Many expressed their admiration for the pope, who they see as humble, compassionate and an excellent listener.
Tributes to Pope Francis instantly poured in from around the world from presidents to people of all walks of like. The Vatican announced the pontiff’s death on Monday at age 88.
The death of a pope triggers a centuries-old ritual to elect a new one. It involves sacred oaths, the piercing of ballots with a needle and thread, and then burning them.
The pope was a strong advocate for the poor and the environment and a towering figure on the world stage, addressing not just Catholics but the men and women of our time.
"Brothers and sisters, Happy Easter!" Francis said, his voice sounding stronger than it has since his hospitalization. "Viva il Papa!" (Long live the pope), the crowd responded.
The Vatican is opening the most solemn period of Holy Week with a recovering Pope Francis largely on the sidelines. The 88-year-old Francis was a no-show at the start of the Holy Thursday Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica.
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