A man of the people: Pope Francis has died

人民之子:教皇方济各逝世

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2025-04-21

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He shunned fancy vestments and paid surprise visits to prisons and hospitals: our obituaries editor reflects on the life of a reform-minded pontiff who preferred to be among his flock. High-protein snacks are on an absolute tear, and one explanation is linked to new weight-loss drugs (7:49). And the thorny business of nudging an employee towards resigning (14:31). Get a world of insights by subscribing to Economist Podcasts+. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  • The Economist Hello and welcome to The Intelligence from The Economist.

  • I'm your host, Jason Palmer.

  • Every weekday, we provide a fresh perspective on the events shaping your world.

  • These days, high protein is the new low calorie.

  • Store shelves are lined with products promising this many grams or that.

  • We look at what's behind the protinacious push and the market that's trying to accommodate it.

  • And sometimes, for managers, it's an absolute relief when an employee resigns.

  • But nudging someone towards doing so, well, there are better ways than others.

  • The Economist One of the most dramatic moments in the life of the Catholic Church is when the great doors to the balcony of St. Peter swing open.

  • And the new Pope comes out.

  • Anne Rowe is the Economist's obituary's editor.

  • When Francis stepped out on March 13th, 2013, there were a few surprises.

  • First of all, he was Argentinian, the first Pope who hadn't come from Europe for 13 centuries.

  • And then again, before he gave the great blessing, he asked the crowd to pray for him.

  • There were more surprises to come.

  • There wasn't going to be any papal, cape or red velvet slippers.

  • He didn't even want to wear white trousers under his white cassock.

  • He said he didn't want to look like an ice cream seller.

  • He refused to live in the 12 room Vatican apartment which is put aside for the Pope.

  • And instead, he lived in a very simple hostel, just two rooms,