Friendship began with soccer, led to improved Catholic-Jewish ties
The bond Rabbi Abraham Skorka and then-Archbishop Jorge Mario Bergoglio formed bridged the religions after some episodes of less-than-cordial relations in Argentina.
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Unfolding drama of Pope Francis' new papacy is worth watching closely
Commentary: Pope Francis has a solid foundation that could help him rebuild a church crumbling under clergy child abuse, disillusioned Catholics and a scandal-plagued bureaucracy.
Pope Francis to live in Vatican guesthouse, not papal apartments
Pope Francis has decided not to move into the papal apartments, but to live in a suite in the Vatican guesthouse, the Vatican said Tuesday.
Pope Francis' record on Dirty War, sex abuse cases under scrutiny
In the cases of then-Cardinal Bergolgio's involvement in the Dirty War and clergy sex abuse, the reporting has included liberal use of such terms as "cloudy" and "murky."
How Pope Francis can reform the Vatican Curia
Commentary: Much of the scandals surrounding the Curia are management problems that can be dealt with using "best practices" of business and government.
Francis meets Benedict: 'We're brothers'
NCR Today: The two men prayed, dined and conversed together in the papal summer home.
Editorial: Francis' election full of symbols, signs of new era
We say: For a community whose narrative is woven with symbols, those advanced by Pope Francis became more awe-inspiring as the days wore on.
How long will the honeymoon over Pope Francis last?
Analysis: As Pope Francis basks in broad approval, some constituencies in the Catholic church are cautious or even angry at his election.
Francis dips into Vatican II imagery
Pope Francis is the first pope to have been ordained a priest after Vatican II. He was ordained a Jesuit in 1969.
Vatican security scrambling, yet prepared for pope's love of the scrum
Pope Francis' style of diving toward the crowds means his protectors have to do a quick rewrite of strategy, sometimes on the spot.
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In This Issue
May 24-June 6, 2013
- The paradox of Pope Francis
- Editorial: Questions linger after dynamic sisters' meeting
- [Coming Soon] Name your treasure and pass it on
- [Print Edition Only] Special Section: Family Life
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