Pope Francis, the recent pope who passed away, embodied the papacy's humble mission. He focused on strengthening faith, emphasizing personal connection with people, as seen in his iconic imagery of 'the smell of the sheep.' His teaching style, contrasting with that of Pope Benedict XVI, was memorable and direct. While his infallibility is debated, his legacy, marked by profound images of faith and connection to the community, will be evaluated over time. His teachings served to clarify existing faith rather than introduce new doctrines, reinforcing the core principles of Catholicism.
"The papacy is a humble office, despite the pomp that often surrounds it. The pope is the custodian of a faith that's already been definitively revealed by Christ..."
"...Francis employed the Biblical metaphor of a priest as a shepherd, encouraging us to be so close to our people that we take on 'the smell of the sheep.'"
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