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Even After Retirement, Cardinal Hummes Was a Central Figure in the Pontificate of Pope Francis

Andreas Solaro
Pope Francis (l) listens as Brazilian Cardinal Claudio Hummes addresses the Special Assembly of the Synod of Bishops for the Pan-Amazon Region on Oct. 7, 2019 at the Vatican.

Standing at the Holy Father’s side immediately after his election in 2013, the late cardinal’s presence was a powerful sign of things to come.