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Pope Francis has died

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thimkerbell ◴[] No.43752945[source]
Which churches come closest to Pope Francis's teachings and worldview? Ones that have both in-person and online services.
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1. jawns ◴[] No.43753368[source]
I'm going to go out on a limb and suggest ... the Catholic Church!

Which _other_ churches besides the Catholic Church? Well, Catholicism is more encompassing than many people are aware of.

For instance, you might have heard of the "Roman Catholic Church." Besides the Roman Catholic Church, aka the Latin Church (which primarily uses the Roman Rite), there are 23 Eastern Catholic Churches, each with their own liturgical traditions, theological emphases, and cultural heritage. All of them are in full communion with the Pope.

Note: While many Catholic parishes do offer live-streamed services, for the benefit of the sick and homebound, they do not fulfill the Sunday obligation to attend Mass if you are able to do so in person.