A pope of the Americas: What Francis meant to 2 continents
- Written by Neomi De Anda, Associate Professor of Religious Studies, University of Dayton
A portrait of Pope Francis is projected onto a water fountain in Lima, Peru, on April 21, 2025.AP Photo/Martin MejiaMost stories about Pope Francis mention that he made history as the first pontiff from Latin America. In fact, Francis was the first pope in centuries to be born outside Europe. But what impact did that actually have on the Catholic...
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