In this episode, we reflect on the life and legacy of Pope Francis, who touched countless lives through his commitment to mercy, humility, and justice as the first Pope from the Americas and first Jesuit pope. His papacy was marked by compassion for the poor, emphasis on mercy, and courage in facing modern challenges—truly embodying what it means to live the Gospel.
May his legacy live on in our hearts as we continue to build a church of compassion, justice and peace. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace, Amen.
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Episode Transcript
Thank you so much for joining us.
Welcome to CC Airwaves.
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Today's episode is unlike anyother.
It is with heavy hearts that wereflect on the life and legacy
of Pope Francis, who has nowgone home to our Heavenly Father
.
As the first Pope from theAmericas, the first Jesuit pope,
and a man deeply committed tomercy, humility and justice,
pope Francis left a lasting marknot just on the church but on
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the world.
Whether his compassion for thepoor inspired you, his emphasis
on mercy or his quiet courage infacing modern challenges, pope
Francis reminded us all what ittruly means to live the gospel.
Today, we remember honor andpray.
Pope Francis was born JorgeMario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires,
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argentina, in 1936.
He came from a working-classfamily and became a Jesuit
priest known for his simplicity,deep faith and service to the
marginalized.
Even before his papacy, hechose to live in a small
apartment, cook his own mealsand travel by bus.
His humility followed him allthe way to Rome.
When he became Pope in 2013, hestepped out onto the balcony,
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not to speak first, but to askfor the people's blessing.
That moment set the tone for apapacy marked by closeness to
the people, especially the poorand suffering.
Pope Francis reminded us timeand time again that the church
is a field hospital for thewounded.
His message was clear mercyfirst.
He declared the year of mercy,opened the doors to those who
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felt far from the church andcalled on us to meet people
where they are.
He visited prisons, washed thefeet of refugees and embraced
the sick.
He lived the In a world oftendivided by politics and fear.
Pope Francis constantlyreminded us to build bridges,
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not walls.
He called us to care forcreation, to protect the poor
and to live with compassion.
Pope Francis was a voice forthe voiceless.
He challenged systems ofinjustice and invited people of
all faiths, even those with nofaith, to join in dialogue and
peace building.
He taught us that the church isnot an institution of
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perfection but a community ofgrace.
Though he faced criticism andchallenges, he remained true to
his calling to shepherd.
With humility and courage, hisleadership helped renew the
church's heart.
For me personally, I will neverforget when he became pope.
I was in grade school at StFrancis of Assisi and I remember
how excited everyone was thathe had chosen the name Francis.
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It felt like an honor to sharethe name with the new pope.
The energy was contagious.
Teachers were smiling, studentswere talking about it, and even
though I was young, I couldtell it was really something
special.
As I grew older and began tolearn more about him, I
understood why everyone was somoved.
His humility, his love for thepoor and the way he spoke so
openly and gently about mercyand compassion.
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He made the church feel morewelcoming, more human, and he
felt like someone who trulywalked the path of Christ.
And now, as we say goodbye, weentrust him to the loving arms
of God.
We give thanks to him, hiswitness and his unwavering hope.
Now please join me in prayingfor Pope Francis.
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May his legacy live on in ourhearts and may we continue to
build a church of compassion,justice and peace.
Eternal rest grant unto him, oLord, and let perpetual light
shine upon him.
May he rest in peace, amen.
Thank you for joining me today,and may we carry forward the
love Pope Francis so boldlyshared Until next time, God
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bless.
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