Pope Francis' appointments will create church of the future
Analysis: If Pope Francis undertakes curial reform, the first question is not where might he begin, but how long does he have?
Pope Francis
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.
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' 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."
Pope Francis reportedly supports Romero sainthood
Pope Francis, the first man from the Americas to be elected leader of the Catholic church, reportedly supports the canonization of Archbishop Oscar Romero, a Salvadoran prelate whose killing in 1980 is widely regarded throughout Latin America as an act of martyrdom.
Francis, the London Catholic weekly The Tablet reported Monday, indicated his support for Romero's sainthood while speaking to the wife of the Salvadoran president during a meeting with Vatican ambassadors Friday.
Election of Pope Francis raises alarm for some Latin Mass fans
The simplicity dotting the first days of Pope Francis' tenure gave some Catholics cause for concern, specifically among those who celebrate the traditional Latin Mass.
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 reflects on fleeting fame in Palm Sunday Mass
John Allen in Rome: Francis led the Palm Sunday liturgy Sunday, marking the opening of the Holy Week observances of the Catholic church.
Debunking three 'urban legends' about Pope Francis
John Allen in Rome: During his first 10 days in office, the "Francis phenomenon" has given rise to three urban legends worth debunking, lest they take on a life of their own.
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.
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May 10-23, 2013
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