Pope Francis will be remembered for his radical decisions.

21.04.2025 15:02

Pope Francis, the 266th leader of the Catholic Church, passed away at the age of 88. He will be remembered as one of the most extraordinary and reformist popes of the modern era. Pope Francis made numerous decisions that challenged traditional church rules, and his approach that allowed divorced individuals to receive communion sparked debates among conservative Catholics.

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Pope Francis, the 266th leader of the Catholic Church, passed away at the age of 88. The Pope, who had been receiving treatment due to increasing health problems in recent years, died at the Gemelli Hospital in Rome due to complications related to pneumonia. Pope Francis will be remembered as one of the most extraordinary and reformist popes of the modern era.

THE FIRST POPE FROM LATIN AMERICA

Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, Pope Francis was elected to the papacy in 2013, representing many firsts. The Argentine-born Bergoglio was not only the first pope elected from South America but also the first pope from the Jesuit order. He presented a more inclusive vision of the Catholic Church by emphasizing themes of poverty, equality, and humility.

MODEST LIFESTYLE AND UNUSUAL PAST

Having studied chemical engineering in his youth and worked temporary jobs, Bergoglio once served as a bouncer in a nightclub. The Catholic Church and the Vatican newspaper 'L'Osservatore' confirmed that the pope worked as a bouncer. The report mentioned that the Pope continued his career, which began as a bouncer, as a chemical technician until 1958. It was noted that Pope Francesco became a member of the Jesuit order, known as the 'Society of Jesus,' in 1958. He refused to live in papal palaces, preferring to stay in a guesthouse in the Vatican. He was known for his preference for modest cars over luxury vehicles.

BRAVE DECISIONS AND REFORMS

Pope Francis made numerous decisions that challenged traditional church rules:

• He resonated worldwide with his statement regarding LGBTQ+ individuals: "Who am I to judge?"

• His approach allowing divorced individuals to receive communion sparked debates among conservative Catholics.

• In 2015, he issued an environmental encyclical titled "Laudato Si," calling for urgent action against the climate crisis.

• He implemented transparency policies against financial corruption in the Vatican.

• By supporting immigrants, he provided a moral perspective on the refugee crisis in Europe.

OPENED THE DISCUSSION ON THE ROLE OF WOMEN

Pope Francis called for a rethinking of women's place in the church hierarchy and established research commissions on women deacons. This move indirectly opened the door to the long-debated issue of "women priests."

FAREWELL AND LEGACY

Pope Francis was a figure known both for love and criticism. While some viewed his reforms as revolutionary, traditionalist circles reacted against them. However, he will undoubtedly be remembered for his efforts to steer the Catholic Church towards a more contemporary and humane direction.