Francis was elected pope 5 years ago today. What does his future hold?
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Papal Economics, or Francis the Communalist
So Pope Francis isn’t really a Marxist, fine. But how can we characterize his economics? And what does it mean for economists?
Worth Reading: The Transparent Pope Francis
Why pay attention to a conversation between Pope Francis and the superiors of religious orders? Because it shows us a transparent Church.
Waiting to See: The Advocate & Pope Francis
We didn’t see that one coming — what does it mean that The Advocate selected Pope Francis as their Person of the Year?
Doctor, Heal Thyself: The Church as Field Hospital
Pope Francis is eager to learn from those on the frontiers of the church, and he thinks we can all be transformed by the experience.
Francis: Be Obsessed with People, not Polemics
Abortion! Same-sex marriage! Contraception! — Francis grabs the third rail in his interview so that the rest of us can learn to let go.
The Papal Interview: Young Jesuits React and Reflect
Check back often as TJP contributors post their reactions and reflections on the Papal Interview.
This Is a Story about Love: The Narrator & the Pope
More prophet than pundit, Francis tells us the story of what God is doing.
Women and Pope Francis
There’s a lot to celebrate in what we heard from Pope Francis yesterday, but for many Catholics, the joy is mixed with disappointment.
I Am a Sinner: A Shepherd Among His Flock
Pope Francis once said that a shepherd should have the scent of his flock. Now, he’s giving us a fuller picture of what that means.