Pope Francis: Friend of the Poor? - Revolutionary Communists of America

Pope Francis: Friend of the Poor? - Revolutionary Communists of America

On Monday, April 21, Pope Francis passed away at the age of 88. During his time at the Holy See, he had been charged with laundering the image of the Church, with giving it a “human face,” and stemming the crisis of that institution. Whatever else one thinks of him, he certainly executed his role with skill, but the job was itself impossible. The crisis of the Church continued apace and it will accelerate after his death. [Originally published o…

Pope Francis: The Bridge Between Worlds, the Legacy of a Revolutionary The Arab and Islamic world mourns the passing of Pope Francis. A man of faith, courage and vision. He built bridges between religions and peoples. His legacy is sincere dialogue and lasting peace. A Beloved Pope in the Arab and Islamic World Pope Francis was the most beloved Pope in the Arab and Islamic world, says Professor Fouad Odeh. “No one like him has tried to achieve t…