Did Francis Prove To Be “The Humble Pope?”

Francis’ time as pope has come to an end and already many are attempting to define his legacy. Was he a reformer? Was he a progressive? Was he an apostate? Perspectives are wildly varied with some honoring him as the greatest pope of modern times and some dishonoring him as a disgrace to the office.As I read various columns, several words seem to come up repeatedly, though none so often as humility.1 From his earliest days he was described as “the humble pope.”2 It was said to be humility that c