What’s in a Name? In the Case of Leo XIV, Lessons in Bridging Historical Shifts
Pope Leo XIII, who served from 1878 to 1903, led the church into the modern world, emphasizing…
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The New Pope Might Be Something Like the Old Pope
With the election of Cardinal Robert Prevost as Pope Leo XIV, the College of Cardinals sent a…
‘He Checked All the Boxes.’ Pope Leo XIV Overcame a Liability — Being American.
Before he was chosen, Robert Francis Prevost had the papal seal of approval from his predecessor, Francis,…
Cardinal Erdo of Hungary Is a Favorite of Conservatives to Become Pope
The archbishop is a standard-bearer for those in the church who favor a return to traditional rules…
Days Before Conclave, Cardinals in Rome Pitch Messages to the Pews
Some papal contenders offered hints in Sunday Masses at what kind of pope they might want, or…
Francis Opened Discussions to Those Outside the Church Hierarchy. This Cardinal Would, Too
Cardinal Mario Grech comes from Malta, but is known to cardinals around the world for his role…
These Contentious Issues Could Determine Who Becomes the Next Pope
As cardinals gather to elect Pope Francis’ successor, they are facing debates over whether the church most…
What Happened to the Francis Revolution?
How will history judge Pope Francis’ legacy? It seems reasonable to predict that for many progressive Catholics…
Pope Francis’ Legacy in the U.S.: A More Open, and Then Divided, Church
Months into his papacy in 2013, Pope Francis was asked about gay priests, and he responded, “Who…