5.12 Kingdom Values in the Life of a Catholic

• Justice

  • Increased the number of priests working with the poor in Buenos when he was Arch-Bishop
  • Lives in a smaller flat instead of the large official flat in the Vatican to spread awareness of injustice in the world
  • Criticises economic policies that lead to inequality and exploitation
• Peace

  • Restored tensions between Cuba and USA in 2014-15, which had been going on since the 1950s
  • Brought together president's of Israel and Palestine to pray with him and cease tensions
  • Uses public addresses to pray for peace around the world
• Reconciliation

  • Every Maundy Thursday, he washes the feet of 12 prisoners, including Muslims, to show despite their crimes, should still be accepted in society
  • Reconciled tensions between Muslims, Jews and Christians in Buenos Aires by holding Cathedral Services where they could all pray together