"I am deeply saddened by the passing of Pope Francis, but I am even more grateful for his life and his witness. There have been times in my adult life where I’ve found it challenging to publicly identify as Catholic; between horrifying scandals and less than welcoming positions on certain social issues, the Church has not always made it easy to feel a sense of belonging. But from the moment Jorge Mario Bergoglio took the name Francis and announced himself by bowing to the crowd in St. Peter’s Square and asking for their prayers, it was clear that Francis wanted the Catholic Church to be welcoming."

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