Francis at inaugural Mass: Pope must be servant, 'inspired by lowly'
Rome dispatch: Pope Francis opened his reign with a meditation on St. Joseph and the power and limits of the papacy.
Vatican
Jesuit theologian: May Pope Francis expand women's role
Opinion: There is hope that the first Jesuit pope will focus more on the poor and will be more open to women in the church.
Pope Francis should be advised to push for peace
Imagine getting a call from Pope Francis asking for your advice concerning the most important issues facing the Catholic church and the world.
If he asked you what kind of pope the church and world need at this moment in history, what would you say to him?
Well, if our new Holy Father asked me that question, I would first suggest he deeply reflect on the challenge given to him by Cardinal Angelo Sodano, dean of the College of Cardinals.
Call for church to have outward focus led to election
A four-minute speech before the church’s cardinals a week before conclave led to the election of Pope Francis, according to a report.
Speaking in the Paul VI grand hall of the Vatican, the Argentine cardinal warned against focusing too much on matters close to home.
Pope Francis: 'I would love a church that is poor'
Rome dispatch: Pope Francis says he chose his name because St. Francis "was a man of peace, a man of poverty, a man who loved and protected creation."
Will the new Francis be a 'rebuilder' for the Catholic church?
Analysis: The only question about the election of our new pope is which is the greatest surprise: that he is a Jesuit, that he is Latin American, or that he is 76?
The real winner of the 2013 conclave: St. Francis of Assisi
All Things Catholic: This conclave turned into a tribute to the most iconic saint in Catholic tradition. Here's how.
Pope Francis' style change found in way he greets cardinals
Rome dispatch: When Pope Francis met with his cardinals Friday, there were some slight alterations from the traditions of Pope Benedict XVI.
Election of Pope Francis brings humility, simplicity, maybe even teamwork
Opinion: The election of Pope Francis was an inspired choice who might be able to make some changes at the highest levels of church.
Cardinals: Election of Pope Francis a sign of unity
Rome dispatch: Cardinals who voted for Pope Francis in this week's conclave said they believe Francis is the right man for the job.
Pages
Blogs and Columns
NCR Email Alerts
Sign up to get NCR updates by email. Existing users: change your preferences here. Enter your email address in the box below and click “Go.”
In This Issue
May 10-23, 2013
- Illinois parish's ESL program welcomes all
- A different Mary assumes the stage
- A question few seem to consider when the US wages war afar
- [Print Edition Only] Special Section: Summer Listings
Not all of our content is online. Subscribe to receive all the news and features you won't find anywhere else.