These are some of the major events of the life and ministry of Pope Francis, who marks the 10th anniversary of his election as pontiff on March 13
July 29 - During his first news conference onboard the papal plane, Francis says: "If someone is gay and he searches for the Lord and has good will, who am I to judge?" -- seen as the most conciliatory attitude to LGBT people by a pontiff.Feb. 24 - Creates a new body within the Vatican to coordinate economic and administrative affairs.
July 1 - In major shake-up, Francis replaces Catholicism's top theologian, a conservative German cardinal who has been at odds with the pontiff's vision of a more inclusive Church.Jan. 30 - Just days after defending a Chilean bishop accused of sex crimes against minors, the pope sends top sexual abuse expert to Chile to investigate. In April, Francis says he made "grave mistakes" in handling the Chile crisis, asks forgiveness.
Aug. 25-26 - Visits Ireland, says Church failure to adequately address "repugnant" clerical child abuse crimes in Ireland is a source of shame for Catholics. He begs forgiveness. April 19 - Meets South Sudan's previously warring leaders and kisses their feet. Urges them to not return to a civil war. March 7 - The pope cancels all regular public appearances because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Planned trips are also cancelled. On March 27, he holds a solitary prayer service in the vast, empty St. Peter's Square.
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