In life and in death, Francis has been praised as a reformer, even if he basically left the Church structurally untouched. His image was shaped more by clever media strategy than genuine change.
Author: Piergiorgio Odifreddi
Piergiorgio Odifreddi is an Italian mathematician, logician, and essayist known for his work in computability theory and popular science writing. A vocal atheist and critic of religion, he has authored numerous books and articles exploring the intersection of science, philosophy, and faith, and frequently comments on public and cultural debates. He has contributed to various publications such as La Repubblica, La Stampa, L’Espresso, and Le Scienze, and has appeared on numerous Italian radio and television programs discussing scientific topics.