'I fear a world without him': Pope Francis was a global influencer. Here's how he did it.

Pontiffs have been players in global affairs for hundreds of years. Pope Francis carved out his own form of global influence. Read More

Opinion: Pope Francis walked with all of us — an interfaith leader for a divided world

Yet his message throughout his ministry was to dare each of us to dream that life in its fullest — with a message of freedom and flourishing for all — was within reach, if we each leaned in to do our ... Read More

The global impact of Pope Francis: From migration to taxes to A.I. weapons

The pope’s attention to migration and climate change were well known, but the pope was also attentive to a number of other global issues and challenges like nuclear disarmament, tax justice, ... Read More

Pope Francis Leaves a Church That’s More Global—and More Divided

Pope transformed the church’s senior leadership, exposing growing differences over teachings. “Once you start opening the door, then there is confusion and also ambiguity in the doctrines,” says one ... Read More

Pope Francis Taught the World a Lesson About Capitalism

Pope Francis believed in capitalism, but not the kind that exploits, extracts, and abandons. He believed in an economy that works for everyone—especially the poor, the marginalized, the excluded. I ... Read More

The world mourns the passing of Pope Francis

The international community reacts to the death of Pope Francis, a global figure whose influence went beyond the Catholic Church. Read More

World leaders mourn Pope Francis, praise his legacy

World leaders from around the globe released statements of mourning and remembrance in response to the death of Pope Francis, who passed away Monday. Read More

Pope Francis, the First Global South Pontiff

His papacy set many new precedents for the church, and his successor will be chosen from a group that he himself quietly transformed. Read More