Reflections on Pope Francis and the Papacy

I love Francis, the Pope. I love him, not because he was perfect, but because he was the way he was.

A Survivor's Farewell to Pope Francis: Gratitude, Grief, and Unfinished Work

Lucy Huh, a former nun and survivor of clergy sexual abuse, reflects on the complicated life and legacy of Pope Francis.

KATHRYN LOPEZ: Reflections on Francis

Pope Francis has died, and I have a regret. Early on in his pontificate, I wanted to write a book that would have his face on the cover. At the time, everyone seemed to be coming out with a book…

What Can We Learn From Pope Francis?

G.K. Chesterton wrote of St. Francis of Assisi, But after all, this man was a man and not half a dozen men. What seems inconsistency to you did not seem inconsistency to him. We should keep this same principle in mind today as we continue to pray for the repose of Pope Francis's soul

What This Congenital Catholic Thinks About Pope Francis and the Papacy

Pope Francis, Bishop of Rome, and head of the Roman Catholic Church  died Easter Monday morning and his funeral was attended by thousands of mourners and a few faux Catholics like the Bidens and Nancy Pelosi. Almost immediately after his deat...

Patti Smith: Pope Francis was a dandelion amongst stones

Patti Smith, the rock icon of the Seventies and beyond, describes her deep admiration for Pope Francis, whom she met on several occasions. Following Pope Francis' death, she shares a poem and other reflections in his memory, which she describes in an interview to Vatican News. Read all