Theologian hopes Pope Francis' replacement continues his legacy of compassion and church reform

Lucian Nemoiu

A wave of tributes is pouring in as world leaders remember the enduring legacy of Pope Francis. The 88-year-old died on Monday (Apr 21) after months of illness. Thoughts now turn to the replacement for the Argentine pontiff, who sought to forge a more open and compassionate Catholic Church. CNA speaks to Dr Ruben Mendoza, professor at the Ateneo de Manila University's theology department. Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Visit our website: https://cna.asia Download our