___ Francis, religious leader who called for increased ecological stewardship Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “___ Francis, religious leader who called for increased ecological stewardship” from the New York Times Bonus crossword of April 1, 2026? It has 4 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES BONUS, APRIL 1, 2026
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POPE is the answer to “___ Francis, religious leader who called for increased ecological stewardship”. It means the head of the Roman Catholic Church.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
The head of the Roman Catholic Church.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: OPEP.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “"Da ___" (nickname for a world-famous Chicagoan)”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “___ Francis, religious leader who called for increased ecological stewardship”?
POPE, 4 letters: the head of the Roman Catholic Church.
When was “___ Francis, religious leader who called for increased ecological stewardship” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times Bonus crossword of April 1, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
4 letters, starting with P.