On behalf of the Christian Church Capital Area, this announcement and photo are in recognition of the life of Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio (1936-2025). As the 266th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church, the papal leadership of Pope Francis enlightened the world through because of his superb theological writings supported by scholastic research, his cultural engagement and his life of prayer. Selflessly, on Easter Sunday 2025, Pope Francis used the last opportunity of his office to gift the world with his smiles, his sentiments and even his fragility to convey hope--above all things "hope."
Stern opposition to the current Trump administration's unjust and illegal policies were among the final actions taken by Pope Francis. It wasn't quite a year ago that Pope Francis stated, “Democracy is not in good health in the world today...ideological temptations and populists...Ideologies are seductive. Some people compare them to the Pied Piper of Hamelin: they seduce but lead you to deny yourself.”
We are grateful to Pope Francis, one who when chosen for leadership did so. Pope Francis led! I am grateful for his examples of leadership with grace, courage, compassion, and astuteness.
From his labors, may he rest in peace. For his servanthood, may he rise in glory.
Marcus
General Assembly 2025
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