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This Happened - March 13: Pope Francis Is Elected

Pope Francis was elected on this day in 2013, becoming the 266th Pope of the Catholic Church, after the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI.


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What is Pope Francis known for?

He is known for his progressive views on social and economic issues, as well as his efforts to promote interfaith dialogue and environmental stewardship. He has also been vocal in his criticism of corruption and inequality. Pope Francis' real name is Jorge Mario Bergoglio and was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 1936.

How has Pope Francis impacted the Catholic Church?

Pope Francis has made a number of significant changes to the Catholic Church since his election, including efforts to reform the Vatican bureaucracy, promote greater transparency, and encourage more inclusivity and diversity within the church. He has also made significant efforts to address issues of sexual abuse within the church.

What are some of Pope Francis' most notable achievements?

Some of Pope Francis' most notable achievements include the publication of his encyclical on environmental stewardship, Laudato Si', and his efforts to promote interfaith dialogue, including his historic meeting with the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar in 2019.

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Who Is Responsible For The Internet's Harm To Society?

A school in the US is suing social media giants for damage done to children's well-being. But fining tech giants is a feeble response to their attacks on society's welfare.

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Are parents, website owners or government oversight bodies for to blame for the damage done to children and young adults?

Mónica Graiewski

BUENOS AIRES - In January 2023, schools in Seattle in the United States took court action against the websites TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Snapchat, seeking damages for losses incurred from the psychological harm done to their pupils.

They maintained that behavioral anomalies such as anxiety, depression and eating disorders were impeding pupils' education and had forced schools to hire mental health experts, develop special educational plans and provide extra training for teachers.

Here in Argentina just days after that report, two teenagers died from taking part in the so-called "blackout challenge" on TikTok.

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