Not a Fan of Mass Deportations
Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff and a champion for the poor, died this Monday at the age of 88. He passed away peacefully in Casa Santa Marta, his residence at the Vatican.
Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Argentina, Francis made history in 2013 when he became pope after Benedict XVI stepped down. He kept things simple. He lived modestly. And he shook things up.
Francis focused on compassion, not grand speeches. He spoke often about migrants, climate change, and inequality. Unlike many of his predecessors, he didn’t stay behind marble walls—he walked into the mess.
One of his strongest stances? He condemned mass deportations.
In a message to U.S. bishops, Francis called mass deportations “a disgrace.” He warned that such policies destroy families and rob people of their dignity.
So if you ever wondered how a pope felt about border walls and detention buses, well—now you know.
His critics called him too progressive. His followers called him necessary. He didn’t aim to please. He aimed to be human.
The world is now preparing for the next pope. The conclave will meet, and eventually, white smoke will rise again from the Vatican. Until then, many will remember Francis for his humility, his fire, and his habit of saying what others wouldn’t.
At the Gringo Gazette North, we don’t do incense and Latin prayers. But we’ll tip our hat to a man who spoke up for the voiceless—and reminded us that faith isn’t always quiet
