The Political Pope: How Pope Francis Is Delighting The Liberal Left And Abandoning Conservatives
Pope Francis has been hailed as a progressive leader by many liberals, who admire his stance on social justice, climate change, immigration, and interfaith dialogue. But some conservatives feel betrayed by his reforms, his criticism of capitalism, his openness to other religions, and his apparent lack of orthodoxy on moral issues.
The Political Pope: How Pope Francis Is Delighting The Liberal Left And Abandoning Conservatives
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In this article, we will explore how Pope Francis is reshaping the Catholic Church and the world with his political vision, and why he is causing controversy among both his supporters and his detractors.
Who is Pope Francis?
Pope Francis is the 266th and current pope of the Roman Catholic Church. He was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 1936. He joined the Jesuit order in 1958 and became a priest in 1969. He served as the archbishop of Buenos Aires from 1998 to 2013, and was elected pope on March 13, 2013, after the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI.
As pope, he chose the name Francis in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, the 13th-century saint who renounced wealth and embraced poverty and simplicity. He is the first pope from the Americas, the first pope from the Southern Hemisphere, and the first Jesuit pope.
What are his main political views?
Pope Francis has been described as a reformer, a populist, a radical, and a bridge-builder. He has expressed his concern for the poor, the marginalized, the oppressed, and the environment. He has called for a \"church of the poor\" that is \"for everyone\", and a \"culture of encounter\" that fosters dialogue and solidarity among people of different backgrounds, beliefs, and ideologies.
Some of his most notable political statements and actions include:
Issuing an encyclical letter titled Laudato Si' (\"Praise Be to You\") in 2015, which denounced the exploitation of natural resources, the destruction of ecosystems, and the indifference to climate change. He urged for an \"integral ecology\" that respects both human dignity and creation.
Visiting Cuba and the United States in 2015, where he met with Fidel Castro and Barack Obama, addressed the U.S. Congress and the United Nations General Assembly, and canonized Junipero Serra, a Spanish missionary who founded missions in California.
Granting all priests the authority to absolve women who have had abortions during the Jubilee Year of Mercy in 2016. He also extended this permission indefinitely in 2016.
Releasing an apostolic exhortation titled Amoris Laetitia (\"The Joy of Love\") in 2016, which affirmed the importance of marriage and family life, but also opened the door for divorced and remarried Catholics to receive communion under certain conditions.
Signing a joint declaration with Patriarch Kirill of Moscow in 2016, which marked the first meeting between the leaders of the Catholic and Orthodox churches since the Great Schism of 1054.
Visiting Egypt in 2017, where he met with President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, Pope Tawadros II of the Coptic Orthodox Church, and Grand Imam Ahmed el-Tayeb of Al-Azhar University. He condemned violence in the name of religion and called for peace and coexistence among Christians and Muslims.
Recognizing Palestine as a state in 2017, and signing a treaty with its representatives that affirmed its sovereignty and rights.
Supporting the Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar in 2017, who have faced persecution and violence from the Buddhist majority. He used the term \"Rohingya\" publicly despite being advised not to by local church leaders.
Visiting Chile and Peru in 2018, where he apologized for the sexual abuse scandals that have rocked the Chilean church. He also defended Bishop Juan Barros, who was accused of covering up for a notorious pedophile priest. He later reversed his position and accepted Barros' resignation after receiving more evidence.
Revising the Catechism of the Catholic Church in 2018 to declare that the death penalty is \"in 04f6b60f66