Pope Francis

Pope Francis has started a revolution in the Roman Catholic church that has charmed millions. But the enthusiasm isn’t shared across the board. Traditionalist Catholics greeted Francis’ election with concern, and their fears are being realized. Associated Press journalists and photographers chronicle the pontiff’s journey as he goes about reforming Vatican bureaucracy using his personal history as a model.


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