Pope Francis, who died at the age of 88 on Monday (21), leaves a legacy marked by his political and social positions, as analyzed by the International Analyst of CNN Lourival Sant’Anna.
According to Sant’Anna, the pontiff stood out as a vocal critic of the hostility of the United States government in relation to immigrants especially during the administration of Donald Trump.
In addition to the migratory issue, Pope Francis is also firmly positioned against the Israel war in the Gaza Strip and expressed Concern about the conflict in Ukraine . Sant’Anna stressed: “The Pope was very clear about these wars, as was the Sudan War.”
THE defense of the poorest and the concern with the environment They were other important guidelines on the pontiff’s agenda, demonstrating an approach that went beyond strictly religious issues.
The analyst also addressed the controversies faced by the Pope, including contradictory accusations of support for Argentine dictatorship and sympathy to communism. Sant’Anna quoted the Pope’s autobiographical book, “Life, my story through history”where Francis says, “I was never a communist.”
The Pontiff explained his stance during the Argentine dictatorship as an attempt to protect persecuted politicians, adopting caution not to cause greater hostility between the church and the military regime.
Last moments and legacy
In his last days, even weakened, Pope Francis has maintained his political performance. He received the US Vice President Jd Vance, reaffirming his inclusive view of Christian love, in contrast to more restrictive interpretations.
Pope Francis’ death, which occurred shortly after Easter Sunday, ends a pontificate marked by firm positions on global social and political issues, leaving a legacy of defense of the vulnerable and search for social justice.
This content was originally published in analysis: Papa Francisco criticized Trump hostility to immigrants on CNN Brazil.
Source: CNN Brasil
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