Pope Francis and the 942.

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Title:	Pope Francis and the 942.
Authors:	Cummings, Kathleen Sprows
Source:	America Magazine: The Jesuit Review of Faith & Culture. Jun2025, Vol. 232 Issue 6, p38-41. 4p. 3 Color Photographs.
Subject Terms:	Canonization, Rites & ceremonies, Saints, Missionaries
People:	Francis, Pope, 1936-2025
Abstract:	The article focuses on how Pope Francis used canonizations to reflect and promote his papal vision and priorities. Topics include his strategic use of equipollent canonization to bypass traditional requirements, his emphasis on an outward-facing Church that reaches global and marginalized communities, and his elevation of saints who embody values such as dialogue, missionary zeal, and family life.
Database:	Education Research Complete

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Abstract:	The article focuses on how Pope Francis used canonizations to reflect and promote his papal vision and priorities. Topics include his strategic use of equipollent canonization to bypass traditional requirements, his emphasis on an outward-facing Church that reaches global and marginalized communities, and his elevation of saints who embody values such as dialogue, missionary zeal, and family life.
ISSN:	00027049