Author: Euronews
Published on: 27/04/2025 | 00:00:00
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Pope Francis became popular beyond the vast Catholic community he led for championing the disadvantaged and dispossessed throughout his 12-year papacy. It was a mission he outlined just days after his election in 2013 and attempted to integrate, even at his funeral, simplifying and streamlining the Vatican's traditional rites and rituals during his mandate. Euronews brings you some of the symbolic moments from the late pontiff that reflect his humility, informality, and mission to reform. Pope Francis kissed the feet of South Sudanese leaders in 2019 during a spiritual retreat at the Vatican. Pope Francis visited South Sudan in 2023, where he advocated for the implementation of the 2018 peace agreement. He called for the laying down of weapons as well as for leaders to take accountability for corruption. Sister Simona Brambilla will serve as prefect of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life. ADVERTISEMENT In 2021, he allowed women to serve as lectors and acolytes. Pope Francis stopped short of allowing women to be ordained as priests. Pope Francis: "He wanted to begin a global dialogue to let world leaders know that even an undocumented migrant is not something to fear" ADVERTISEMENT At least 25 people have died and 800 others were injured in a large explosion at the Shahid Rajaee port near Bandar Abbas in southern Iran. School in Bandar Abbas will remain closed on Sunday. The blast comes as Iran and the United States meet in Oman on Saturday. Iran blamed a "stockpile of hazardous goods and chemical materials" for the blast. State media footage shows injured crowding into at least one hospital. Interior Ministry launched an investigation into the blast. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian offered his condolences for those affected.
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