Vatican City, March 13, 2025 (AFP) - Reform, social justice and tackling abuse: 12 years of Pope Francis

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2025-03-13

During his 12 years as head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis has been a voice for compassion and peace, reformed the Vatican government and taken action against clerical child abuse. Here are some of the main achievements of the Argentine pontiff and the opposition he has faced -- and what he has left to do. Dealing with the worldwide scourge of sexual abuse by clergy and its cover-up was one of the biggest challenges for Pope Francis when......

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