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[[File:Pope Francis march 2013 First mass.jpg|thumb|right|Pope Francis' first mass]]
[[File:Pope Francis march 2013 First mass.jpg|thumb|right|Pope Francis' first mass]]
== Personality ==
Pope Francis has shown to be very affectionate toward the poor, the sick, and the needy. Rather than flout his position as the head of the Church, with the expectation of being acknowledged, he humbles himself when in the presence of those less-fortunate.<ref name="cerebralpalsy">[https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/acts-of-faith/wp/2015/09/26/pope-francis-saw-a-boy-with-cerebral-palsy-this-is-what-happened-next/ Washington Post: ''Pope Francis saw a boy with cerebral palsy. This is what happened next'']</ref>
== Scientific Views ==
== Scientific Views ==
=== Church sexual abuse of children ===
=== Church sexual abuse of children ===
On September 27, 2015, Pope Francis met with victims of [[Sexual assault|sexual abuse]] by [[Clergy|clergymen]] of the [[Roman Catholic Church|Church]]. He apologized on their behalf, and promised to hold those responsible accountable.
On September 27, 2015, Pope Francis met with victims of [[Sexual assault|sexual abuse]] by [[Clergy|clergymen]] of the [[Roman Catholic Church|Church]]. He apologized on their behalf, and promised to hold those responsible accountable.<ref name="phillyfinalmass">[http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2015/09/27/pope-francis-wraps-up-us-visit-philadelphia/72923820 USA Today: ''Hundreds of thousands flood Philly for Pope Francis' final Mass'']</ref>
=== Persecution and human rights ===
=== Persecution and human rights ===