A Pope Who Broke the Mold — and Reshaped the Catholic Church
ANALYSIS: Pope Francis changed a deeply traditional institution more than most observers could have imagined possible in only a dozen years.
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When It Comes to Convalescence, Pope Francis Keeps His Own Counsel
ANALYSIS: The Pope, who has described himself as an ‘impatient patient,’ is hardly unique among the ailing, especially the elderly, in bridling at the directives of physicians.
Pope Francis’ Next Chapter Will Look Very Different
ANALYSIS: The Holy Father is accustomed to a busy daily schedule, frequent travel abroad, and a hands-on governing style. Adjusting to a new reality won’t be easy.
How Pope Francis Has Addressed Marriage Matters
The problem of marriage in modern society has been central to Pope Francis’ agenda throughout his pontificate.
Benedict XVI: A Closer Look ‘Beyond the Crises’
Father Robert Regoli’s insightful study, now available in an updated English edition, examines the complexities of Benedict’s pontificate.
The Vatican in 2024: A Year of Global Outreach and Strategic Ambiguity
Highlights of the year included Pope Francis’ longest trip, an 11-day journey through Asia and Oceania; the conclusion of the Synod on Synodality; and the addition of 20 new cardinals to the body that will choose the next pontiff.
Pope Francis and the ‘Increasing Burden of Age’
ANALYSIS: The Holy Father will turn 88 next week.
Trump’s Second Term Points to Tensions, Possible Cooperation With Pope Francis
ANALYSIS: The two world leaders have clashed on migration but could find common ground on a push for a negotiated peace in Ukraine.
It’s Premature to Judge the Synod Just Yet
ANALYSIS: The Synod on Synodality will have an important epilogue in the conclusions of the study groups to which Pope Francis entrusted the most controversial issues, including the question of women in ministry.
The Pope’s Next Visit to the ‘Peripheries’ Is in the Heart of Europe
ANALYSIS: Faith is flagging and euthanasia expanding in Belgium, once a bastion of Catholic culture.
