Posted on 04/21/2025 03:55 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.
Posted on 04/21/2025 02:31 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.
Posted on 04/21/2025 02:16 AM ()
With Pope Francis’ passing, we recall his unforgettable efforts that contributed to friendship and dialogue between Christians and people of all religions.
Posted on 04/21/2025 02:12 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.
Posted on 04/21/2025 02:11 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.
Posted on 04/21/2025 02:09 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.
Posted on 04/21/2025 02:08 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”.
Posted on 04/21/2025 02:07 AM ()
We remember Pope Francis as a Pope of peace through his tireless appeals and constant visits to show his closeness to those suffering the consequences of one of the most unjust human-made disasters: war.
Posted on 04/21/2025 02:07 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.
Posted on 04/21/2025 01:58 AM ()
Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta.
