Pope Francis has won widespread praise from people of diverse faiths for his focus on serving needy and forgotten people.
While news reports regarding the pontiff over the past few weeks have focused on doctrinal disputes among some Catholic bishops, Americans should not forget the vital -- and unifying -- themes regarding civil society and service to our neighbors that Pope Francis stressed during his U.S. visit just one month ago. In addition to his major addresses and meetings with government leaders while he was stateside, Francis used his visit to recognize and honor the disadvantaged and forgotten, as well as those who serve them.
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