Pope Francis

Report
With New Pope, a More Open Catholic Church?
Alison Donohue teaches college writing in Hawaii, but her preference is to be back in a Catholic school, an environment where she spent more than …
By Michael O’Loughlin
Essay
The Economic Vision of Pope Francis, a Pontiff for the Poor
When Pope Benedict XVI announced his retirement, most evaluations of his pontificate prominently featured the adjective “conservative.” Yet, this same pope, as well as his …
By Michael Sean Winters
Essay
Theology Has Consequences: What Policies Will Pope Francis Champion?
Now that the smoke has cleared from St. Peter’s Square, the future of the Roman Catholic Church is on the minds of many. Catholics are …
By Mary E. Hunt