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Twelve years of new paths, processes, and open doors
Posted on 04/21/2025 06:11 AM ()
Following the announcement his passing away on Easter Monday, we offer an overview of the highlights of Pope Francis' pontificate, his journeys, reforms, writings, work for peace and human fraternity, and outreach to the poor and migrants.
Cardinal Farrell to preside at rite of ascertainment of Pope Francis’ death
Posted on 04/21/2025 03:49 AM ()
Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church, will preside over the rite of the ascertainment of death of Pope Francis and placement of his body in the coffin on Monday evening.
The Pope of Mercy
Posted on 04/21/2025 02:55 AM ()
Our Editorial Director, Andrea Tornielli, reflects on the late Pope Francis' insistence on mercy, which became an underlying theme of his 12-year-long pontificate.
Pope Francis led the way to building a synodal Church for everyone
Posted on 04/21/2025 01:31 AM ()
In the wake of Pope Francis’ death, we explore his desire to engage all Catholics so that every person feels welcomed and loved by the Church, and how the Synods he convoked guided the Church’s focus on various topics, culminating in the Synod on Synodality.
Pope Francis’ friendship with other religions promoted paths of peace
Posted on 04/21/2025 01:16 AM ()
With Pope Francis’ passing, we recall his unforgettable efforts that contributed to friendship and dialogue between Christians and people of all religions.
Pope Francis’ plea for a more fraternal world
Posted on 04/21/2025 01:12 AM ()
In his landmark encyclical ‘Fratelli tutti,” Pope Francis emphasized the idea of human fraternity, drawing on the legacy of St. Francis of Assisi to inspire political action rooted in solidarity and highlighting the critical role of religions in building peace.
Pope Francis’ desire to foster unity among Christian Churches
Posted on 04/21/2025 01:11 AM ()
Throughout his twelve years as head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis’ push for a greater sense of unity between all Christian Churches was evident through his words and deeds.
Pope Francis the pilgrim: Taking the Lord’s closeness to every corner of earth
Posted on 04/21/2025 01:09 AM ()
In the 12 years of his pontificate, Pope Francis visited 68 countries giving life to a tireless mission to take the Word of God and the comfort of His love to the whole human family.
Laudato si’: Pope Francis on the environment
Posted on 04/21/2025 01:08 AM ()
A look at Laudato si’, Pope Francis’ radical encyclical on care for the environment, which has been praised as “the most important piece of intellectual criticism in our time”.
The Pope of the People: Francis, a shepherd with the smell of the sheep
Posted on 04/21/2025 01:07 AM ()
Among his many duties and decisions, the late Pope Francis clearly enjoyed the company of other people, drawing energy from them and returning their affection with a word of encouragement or sometimes with just a caring smile.