'I remember him as the Pope of the marginalized;' Catholic leaders in Cache Valley honor and remember Pope Francis

Every time a Pope dies, media immediatism tends to focus on two issues - legacy and succession - but omits the central question in these times: what church do believers, people of faith, the Catholic world in this 21st century need? Let's see.

Pope Francis leaves impact on Selma, world - The Selma Times‑Journal

Father Peyton Plessala, priest at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Selma, believes that Pope Francis may have been one of the most misunderstood popes in the history of the Catholic Church, especially having to follow Pope Benedict who may have been the best theologians to lead the church. While Pope Francis may have been labeled a more “liberal” pope especially compared to Benedict, he also understands some of that may be because of h…

The Universality of the Roman Catholic Church - Newt Gingrich

by Newt Gingrich Callista and I attended the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception three times this Holy Week. The Basilica is the largest Catholic Church in America – and one of the 10 largest churches in the world. It seats more than 3,500 people, and on Easter Sunday it was standing room only. While watching people receive communion, I was struck by the extraordinary diversity of people at the Basilica. On every one of …

The passing of Pope Francis marks the close of an era in the Catholic Church and around the world. Since his election in 2013, Jorge Mario Bergoglio, the first Latin American Jesuit pope, promoted a reformist and open vision focused on social justice, transparency in the Church, and interreligious dialogue.

The passing of Pope Francis and future of the Roman Catholic Church

Even those of us who do not embrace Roman Catholic doctrine and leadership should pray for God’s mercy, grace, and wisdom here. #PopeFrancis #JDVance #Vatican #CatholicChurch

Pope Francis brought humanity but leaves a church in decline

Modelling a different kind of leadership to that of his predecessors, Francis intended to break the cycle of decay. What unfolded next was very different.