When Pope Francis was elected pope, he inherited a box full of abuse and corruption scandals, according to his new autobiography. In 2013, Pope Benedict XVI became the first pontiff in almost 600 years to resign,

One of Francis’ lasting reforms will be his reshaping of the papacy to embrace simplicity and humility. In his new autobiography, “Hope,” he shows remarkable openness about his own failings.

Pope Francis was handed a “large white box” full of documents on “abuse” and “dark dealings” in the Catholic Church over a decade ago when he took over from his predecessor.

The Catholic Church has faced many challenges over the years. From scandals to internal struggles, the leadership has often been called upon to navigate difficult situations. When Pope Francis became the head of the Church,