[HIGHLIGHTS] Pope Francis weakened – is the Catholic Church threatened with culture war?

Pope Francis weakened – is the Catholic Church threatened with culture war?. As of: April 1, 2024, 3:41 p.m By: Yekaterina Jalunina CommentsPressSplit After his inauguration in 2013, Francis immediately broke with the conservatism of his predecessor Benedict XVI.

Pope Francis' progressive views on LGBTQ+ issues divide the Catholic church. The pope has also taken a clear position on issues such as climate change, inequality, global capitalism and interreligious dialogue.