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WISH-TV: UIndy religion professor discusses Pope Francis’ legacy

April 22, 2025 in Recent Media Coverage

James Willis Pope Francis

As preparations begin in Rome for Pope Francis’s funeral, questions are already being raised about the lasting impact his papacy will have on the church.

James Willis, an assistant professor of practice for philosophy and religion at the University of Indianapolis, stopped by Daybreak on Tuesday to talk about the pope’s legacy.

Willis believes Francis, who died Monday at age 88, will be remembered as both a traditional figure and a transformative one. [continue reading]