Pope Francis: A reformer between progress and tradition

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The news of Pope Francis's death triggered grief and dismay worldwide. The 86-year-old, who has acted as head of the Roman Catholic Church since 2013, is called a formative figure that has changed the Catholic Church with his reform approach and his humanitarian attitude. Francis is recognized internationally as a strong reformer, with his courageous attempt to question traditional dogmatic views.

In his years in office, he initiated numerous reforms that have caused both support and criticism. A central topic was the question of celibacy, which he considered, but ultimately gave up so as not to endanger the unity of the Church. This restraint was viewed critically by both progressive and conservative clerics and shows the complexity of its reform policy.

Franziskus was often perceived as undecided, which some of his opponents rated as negative. Nevertheless, it was recognized that one of his strengths was to express his opinion openly and to represent clear attitudes, even if he was sometimes forced to put them into perspective in practice. This is reflected in the reactions of the media, which reflect on its ambitions and the obstacles to which he encountered.

of various international media is described as a pope who viewed the office not only as a religious but also as a social responsibility. His commitment to justice, ecology and humanity is emphasized as an outstanding feature of his term. Nevertheless, he was denied to bridge the deep trenches within the church, which is due to the constant conflicts between different currents within the Catholic community.

The loss of Pope Francis leaves a gap in the Vatican and in the global Catholic community. His vision and approaches will be the subject of discussions and considerations long after his death.