As the first Latin American pope, Francis opened the church to rest of the world: professor

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Pope Francis was the first from Latin America. Hosffman Ospino, professor of Hispanis Mistry at Boston College, says Francis ‘stood up to the powers to be’ and reminded wealthier nations to recognize the ‘dignity and the humanity of migrants, refugees, the poor and anybody who was vulnerable.’ Read more: https://www.cbc.ca/1.7514706. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS Connect with CBC News Online: For breaking news, video, audio and in-depth coverage: http://