Commentary
God Speed, Pope Francis
Christopher Heffron
May 25, 2025
Thank you, Pope Francis, for your service. We are better for it.
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Pope Francis: A Pastor with the Smell of His Sheep
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 25, 2025
During and after his election in March 2013, Pope Francis was a man of many firsts.
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The Pope In the Media
Franciscan Media
May 25, 2025
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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Rebuilding God’s Church
Susan Hines-Brigger
April 25, 2025
Anyone who has ever watched a baby learn to walk knows that once they take that first step, everything changes.
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The Franciscan Nature of Leadership
Sara P. Marks
April 25, 2025
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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Shared Dignity Leads to Solidarity
Daniel Imwalle
March 22, 2025
When we appeal to each other’s dignity, we start building something beautiful: solidarity.
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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.