Pope Francis’ approach to key issues did not fit neatly in US politics, experts say

Pope Francis’ approach to key issues did not fit neatly in US politics, experts say

Pope Francis rejected the notion of the church as a political organization, emphasizing themes such as caring for marginalized people and creation.

Pope Francis' concern for the environment, immigration and abortion did not fit neatly into American political ideologies - The Dialog

WASHINGTON — Pope Francis’ approach to key issues including his concern for the environment, immigration and abortion did not fit neatly into American political ideologies, Catholic political and theology experts told OSV News. Pope Francis, formerly Argentine Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, died April 21 at age 88, a little more than a month after marking his 12th anniversary as pontiff. During his pontificate, Pope Francis rejected the notion …