'Love of all creation': Theologians look back on life, legacy of Pope Francis

The late Pope preached, consecrated and admonished. From the point of view of his critics, the pontiff sometimes acted errantly or inconsistently. A misunderstanding, says the Lucerne theologian Christian Rutishauser.

Pope Francis's Love for India Evident Throughout His Papacy, Says Jesuit Leader

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Pope Francis's love for India was evident throughout his papacy as he always spoke fondly of the country's spiritual heritage, said Father Ajit Kumar Xess, SJ, of the Provincial Ranchi Jesuits on Monday. India News | Pope Francis's Love for India Evident Throughout His Papacy, Says Jesuit Leader.

The life of Pope Francis

VATICAN CITY — Following are some of the major events of the life and ministry of Pope Francis, who has died at the age of 88. 1936 Dec. 17, 1936: Jorge Mario Bergoglio is born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the son of Italian immigrants. 1969 Dec. 13, 1969: Ordained a priest in the Jesuit. 1973 July 31, 1973: Becomes head of the Jesuits in Argentina. 1992 May 20, 1992: Appointed Bishop of Auca and Auxiliary of Buenos Aires. 1998 Feb. 28, 1998…

A Pontiff who defined himself as “a grandfather”, confessing that he was “very far from new technologies” and that he had not watched television since 1990 for a Marian vote. And yet, Pope Francis, who passed away at the age of 88, was undoubtedly the first real “social” Pope, an extraordinary communicator capable of exploiting with intelligence and humanity the power of the new media to carry his message “into the homes of the faithful.” From d…

Anglican Archbishop Thabo Makgoba hails Pope Francis as ‘champion of the poor’

Controversial but beloved pope died at 88 after recently surviving bout of double pneumonia

Editorial: Pope Francis’ legacy of mercy and compassion is instructive for us all

As Jorge Mario Bergoglio prepared to assume the papacy, he chose a new name: Francis.  That choice was a tribute to St. Francis of Assisi and set the stage for Pope Francis’ entire pontificate, in which he showed ceaseless solidarity with the poor and voiceless, just like his namesake. The pontiff set himself apart from all of his predecessors, as he was the first to go by this new name.  Francis died Monday morning at the age of 88. As the head…