A Look at Pope Francis’ Legacy | PBS News Hour

Pope Francis’ 12-year papacy was a remarkable one, working in service to the church until the day before he died on April 21 — Easter Monday — in Vatican City. He sought to focus more explicitly on social justice, climate change, and addressing the most marginalized in society. Francis used his final Easter address the day before his death to call for a ceasefire in Gaza. But he was also criticized for actions that fell short of his public remarks, undercut commitments, or went too far for some Catholics.

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