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Live updates: World mourns Pope Francis, a humble reformer who favored 'the poorest'
Francis praised as voice for immigrants and the poor
American Catholics praised Francis as a progressive voice for immigrants and the poor.
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Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
Obama focused on Francis’ humility and his trademark desire to avoid unnecessary trappings of wealth and to serve the poor.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2025
What the Yankees saw beyond the poor ERA was a pitcher who could miss bats, a skill that was missing in their bullpen for many months during the 2024 season.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2025
Robin Hood took from the rich and gave to the poor.
—Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025
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Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
Obama focused on Francis’ humility and his trademark desire to avoid unnecessary trappings of wealth and to serve the poor.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2025
What the Yankees saw beyond the poor ERA was a pitcher who could miss bats, a skill that was missing in their bullpen for many months during the 2024 season.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2025
Robin Hood took from the rich and gave to the poor.
—Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025
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“The poor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20poor. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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