Should everyone be religious? Tributes on the death of Pope Francis have emphasised his concern for the poor and rejection of the grandeur associated with the papacy.
The man who brought God down to earth
Humble: When he was chosen as the next Pope, Francis flew to Rome via economy class. He carried his own luggage. Glossary
Pontiff - Another term for the Pope. It derives from the name for the highest ranking priests in the In ancient Roman religion, each devoted to a different god.
Tango - A social dance that originated in the 1880s in South America, specifically the Argentina-Uruguay border.
Buenos Aires - The capital city of Argentina.
Jesuit - A Roman Catholic order of religious men. Jesuits are members of the Society of Jesus.
Junta - A government that has taken control by force. It derives from a Spanish word meaning “council”.
Eschewed - Refused or avoided.
Vatican - Where the Pope lives in Italy.
Lampedusa - An Italian island in the Mediterranean Sea. It has been a major point of arrival for migrants from Africa reaching Europe in the 21st Century.