Commentary

Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV, Missionary to the World  

When the conclave concluded, many jaws—including mine—were on the floor as Pope Leo XIV stepped out on the central balcony at St. Peter’s Basilica.

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Pope Francis waves

God Speed, Pope Francis

Thank you, Pope Francis, for your service. We are better for it. 
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Pope Francis comforts a child

Pope Francis: A Pastor with the Smell of His Sheep 

During and after his election in March 2013, Pope Francis was a man of many firsts. 
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movies and books about the pope

The Pope In the Media

While there has been no shortage of news coverage about the death of Pope Francis, sometimes we need a more narrative form of storytelling to get us through the loss.
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parent and child

Rebuilding God’s Church

Anyone who has ever watched a baby learn to walk knows that once they take that first step, everything changes.
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yarn in the shape of a heart

The Franciscan Nature of Leadership

While there are different leadership models, a nonprofit organizational consultant shows how Franciscans focus on a method that fosters equality, interaction, and growth among all.
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Illustration of Saint Carlo Acutis

Dear Carlo Acutis…

A proud member of Generation X pens an open letter to the millennial saint, Carlo Acutis. 
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