Jorge Mario Bergoglio Stories

From Vatican to Al-Azhar: The Pope who reached across faiths, inspiring peace in a fractured world
From Vatican to Al-Azhar: The Pope who reached across faiths, inspiring peace in a fractured world
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 23, 2025

“He loved Muslims and was dedicated to spreading peace. His final statements defended Palestine and the oppressed people of Gaza. His efforts helped a...

Pope Francis: An unconventional pontiff who sought to modernise Catholicism
Pope Francis: An unconventional pontiff who sought to modernise Catholicism
The Conversation  |  Apr 22, 2025

He took the name Francis in honour of Saint Francis of Assisi, becoming the first uniquely named pope in over 1,000 years (the last being Pope Lando i...

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