Pope Francis passes away: 7 timeless life lessons to remember

Don’t trust your first reaction; take time to discern with faith.

Foster protection and connection through honest conversations.

Let shame guide deeper self-reflection and spiritual growth.

Sin doesn’t equal corruption; openness to forgiveness saves us.

Humility isn’t natural, it’s a deliberate and prayerful choice.

God’s mercy is tender, personal, and deeply emotional.

Speak plainly and truthfully, like a child, without abstraction.