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In Pope Francis’ homeland, his successor carries forward a legacy of prioritizing the poor

In Pope Francis’ homeland, his successor carries forward a legacy of prioritizing the poor

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Now Pope Leo XIV has come to a country where Pope Francis' memory remains a source of both pride and political controversy. The post In Pope Francis’ homeland, his successor carries forward a legacy of prioritizing the poor first appeared on OSV News.

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