Legacy of Pope Francis

Francis was a breaker of glass ceilings, a showstopper, a gender bender, and a game changer.

One of the most admired world leaders of our time, dubbed “the parish priest of the world”, Pope Francis redefined the concept of the Church as a “field hospital,” giving love a tangible presence

For Pope Francis, every bottle reused, every tree planted, every light turned off in solidarity with creation is an act of resistance—and an act of love.

The Superior General of the Society of Jesus, Arturo Sosa, said, "Francis was a man of God.”

The Catholic Church in Cambodia held a solemn memorial Mass on April 26 to honor the life and legacy of Pope Francis, who passed away on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025.

The next Pope should continue Pope Francis’ legacy of reaching out to all people, including those who are not Christians, and to “mirror Christ to all”, say Singapore Catholics as cardinals around the world prepare for the upcoming conclave.

Francis lived a life attuned to the heartbeat and reasoning of the Master.

Francis went where few dared and championed the cause of the small, the unseen, and the vulnerable.

Pope Francis, the first Latin American Pope and the first Jesuit to lead the Catholic Church, passed away on the morning of April 21, 2025, at the age of 88, just a day after delivering his Easter message.

With the passing of Pope Francis, the world bids farewell to a shepherd who led with mercy, humility, and a profound love for all humanity.