"Pope Francis Affirms Commitment to Role, Dismisses Retirement Speculation"

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Pope Francis shares details from his upcoming autobiography, expressing his commitment to serving the vulnerable and clarifying that if he were to resign, he would prefer to be called "Bishop Emeritus of Rome." The book covers his childhood memories during Argentina's dictatorship, his staunch defense of human life, his relationship with Pope Benedict XVI, and his vision for a more inclusive and welcoming Church, addressing topics such as homosexuality, civil unions, and the need for Church reform.
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