RIP Pope Francis Discussion Mega-Thread

Joe Biden posted on X:

It is with great sadness that Jill and I learned of the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. He was unlike any who came before him. Pope Francis will be remembered as one of the most consequential leaders of our time and I am better for having known him. For decades, he served the most vulnerable across Argentina and his mission of serving the poor never ceased. As Pope, he was a loving pastor and challenging teacher who reached out to different faiths. He commanded us to fight for peace and protect our planet from a climate crisis. He advocated for the voiceless and powerless. He made all feel welcome and seen by the Church. He promoted equity and an end to poverty and suffering across the globe. And above all, he was a Pope for everyone. He was the People’s Pope - a light of faith, hope, and love.
 
You know, the pope really mattered once, but can safely be left out of the history of any period after 1648 (end of the 30 Years' War).
 
Pope Francis did so much for the greater good of humanity, and asked for so little in return. He was a champion of the poor, the environment, the oppressed, and at the same time condemned the hypocrisy and oppression that was (and is) so prevalent in many religions, including many Christian sects. He gave so much of himself to uplift everyone else, and was perhaps the greatest, most true Christian, pope in my lifetime.
 
I don’t know much about the ins and outs of priesthoodery.

Do they bring in extra altar boys for a “conclave”?
 
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