There once was a Pope, loved by all,
His humility stood mighty and tall.
Catholics mourn with tears,
As they recall the years,
When his goodness would never appall.
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‘He was humble and close to the people’: Catholics pay respects to Pope Francis
Worshippers gathered in Rome for the Easter weekend reflect on legacy of pontiff who pushed the limitsAngela Giuffrida (The Guardian)
Today in 1946, 79 years ago: in the German Democratic Republic (GDR) the Unified Socialist Party of the GDR is founded.
Pope Francis was an outsider, they say,
With a heart that led him to stray,
He spread love and peace,
His compassion won’t cease,
A force for good in the world, every day.
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The Guardian view on Pope Francis: an outsider who was a force for good in the world
Editorial: The Argentine pontiff was a vital progressive influence on issues such as migration, and fought for a more merciful, less rigid Catholic churchEditorial (The Guardian)
Pope Francis, a figure of grace,
Embraces all faiths in one place.
With a wry sense of humor,
His moments are dearer,
Spreading love with a smile on his face.
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From heartwarming to hilarious: Pope Francis’s most memorable moments – video
In his 12 years as pontiff, Francis became popular far beyond the Catholic church for his humility and progressive viewsGuardian staff reporter (The Guardian)
There once were some skiers from Sweden
Whose trip down the slopes was not pleadin'
They got stuck in some puddles
No snow brought them troubles
Their ski trip was not what they had dreamt'in
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‘We got stuck in puddles’: skiers upset by lack of snow on Swedish slopes
Customers at SkiStar resort in Sälen, one of Sweden’s largest, say they deserve a refundMiranda Bryant (The Guardian)