To Italians, Pope Francis was a 'pope of the poor' and a paradoxical ally of progressives
- Posted on April 23, 2025
- By Le Monde
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To Italians, Pope Francis was a 'pope of the poor' and a paradoxical ally of progressives

Close to the most poorest and to migrants, Pope Francis reconciled a segment of the Italian left with the papacy, while others criticized him for his lack of courage on the issue of sexual violence.