As pope, Francis strove to reach out to the 'periphery' of the world

Accepting a prestigious European prize in 2016, he sharply scolded the European Union for its treatment of migrants and fraying sense of unity.

As pope, Francis strove to reach out to the 'periphery' of the world
Pope Francis on a visit to Santiago de Cuba, Cuba in September 2015.

Accepting a prestigious European prize in 2016, he sharply scolded the European Union for its treatment of migrants and fraying sense of unity.

(Image credit: Sven Creutzmann)