After decades of conservative leadership, Francis tried to reset the course of the Roman Catholic Church, emphasizing inclusion and care for the marginalized over doctrinal purity. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/21/world/europe/pope-francis-dead.html Author : Jason Horowitz and Jim Yardley Publish date : 2025-04-21 08:35:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.