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Francis Wanted a Church of the Poor and Put It Into Practice

The New York Times · Elisabetta Povoledo · last updated
Throughout his papacy, Francis was an outspoken advocate for the downtrodden. Shortly after he was elected in 2013 he said, “How I would like a church that is poor and for the poor.” But Francis, who died on Monday at 88, didn’t just pay lip service.
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