After Pope Francis, what do young Catholics want next?
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Apr 22, 2025
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Pope Francis's Historic Impact
Pope Francis was the first Latin American and first non-European pope in over a thousand years.\n- His progressive views touched on divorce, LGBTQ rights, migration, social justice, and climate change, changing the church's tone.
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Youth Praise Francis's Openness
Young Catholics from Spain, Brazil, and Hungary praised Pope Francis for encouraging faith and progressive change in the church.\n- They saw him as a pope who reached younger generations and invited broader inclusion.
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Welcoming Message Resonates Globally
Sheryl from the Philippines expressed how Catholicism shapes her identity.\n- Father Michael Trail highlighted Francis's invitation to people previously feeling unwelcomed by the church.
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Pope Francis led the Catholic church for more than a decade. He was the first Latin American pope, and the first non-European in more than a thousand years.
Many saw him as a more liberal pope than his predecessors - he talked about things like climate change, migration and LGBTQ rights but there are also those who felt he should have been more progressive.
After his funeral, a conclave will begin and his successor will be chosen. We explain what this process involves and we hear young voices from around the world speaking about the death of Pope Francis and their hopes for the future of the Catholic Church.
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Presenter: Hannah Gelbart
Producers: Emily Horler and Maria Clara Montoya
Editor: Verity Wilde
