Benedict and Francis: How much difference is there?
One hundred days into Pope Francis' pontificate, a debate is brewing over whether he has set a different course from Pope Benedict XVI.
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Francis at 100 days: 'the world's parish priest'
Thursday marks 100 days of Pope Francis' papacy, and so far, it's by no means a departure from business as usual.
The paradox of Pope Francis
What does it mean for a pope today if he bravely takes the name of Francis? The concerns of the 13th-century saint must be taken seriously.
Historians ask: Is Francis a John XXIII?
In somewhat muted tones, some are asking if Pope Francis will be like Pope John XXIII, a beloved figure among many for his decision to open the Second Vatican Council.
Francis preaches mercy, forgiveness on first papal Sunday
Rome dispatch: Pope Francis' first Sunday as pontiff stressed both mercy and a knack for personally engaging with an audience.
The story from the Sistine Chapel on Pope Francis' election
How did Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio get to 77 votes so quickly? Here's some insider knowledge the cardinals have provided.
How Pope Francis spent his first 24 hours after conclave
Pope Francis has been busy since his election, and he has used his activity to further the image of a warm, simple pastor.
Cardinals elect Pope Francis, Argentinean Jesuit Jorge Mario Bergoglio
The Roman Catholic church has its first Latin American pope: Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos Aires, Argentina, now to be known as Pope Francis.
Pope Francis and a church that changes
The first months of any papacy are carefully scanned by many to see just what they say about how the new pope, who represents the world's some 1.2 billion Catholics, might change (or at least subtly alter) the direction of the church.
Pope Francis, of course, has already left many breadcrumbs for interpretation -- from feet washing to apparent reform of the so-called Vatican bank.
An island few have heard about - until today
Vatican Radio did a background piece on the island Pope Francis visited Monday. Among its facts:
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In This Issue
August 2-15, 2013
- No human is a monster
- Editorial: Catholic voice for peace more urgent than ever
- A revolution underway
- [Print Edition Only] Special Section: Peace & Justice PREVIEW
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