Liberals hoped he’d ordain women or allow gay marriage. Conservatives thought he’d tear up Church doctrine. But his papacy favored debate over radical action.
Author: JASON HOROWITZ
Pope Francis’ Death Silences a Voice for the Voiceless
As democratic values and alliances were being turned upside down, the pope was a consistent moral guidepost. Who can play that role now?
For a Times Reporter Who Covered Him, Francis Was Always a Surprise
An unlikely choice to be pope championed causes and challenged orthodoxy, keeping allies and critics alike on their toes.
For a Times Reporter Who Covered Him, Francis Was Always a Surprise
An unlikely choice to be pope championed causes and challenged orthodoxy, keeping allies and critics alike on their toes.
On Busy Last Day, Pope Francis Met JD Vance and Gave an Easter Blessing
The pontiff had remained surprisingly active despite twice nearly dying in respiratory crises earlier this year.
Francis Worked to Make Catholic Church More Inclusive
Pope Francis sought to make the church more welcoming, global and collegial, after his predecessors adopted more doctrinaire and traditional approaches.
Francis Worked to Make Catholic Church More Inclusive
Pope Francis sought to make the church more welcoming, global and collegial, after his predecessors adopted more doctrinaire and traditional approaches.
Catholics Around the Globe Heed Francis’ Call to ‘Pray for Me’
The pope’s words emphasized his humility and belief that simple acts of devotion could unite the church. His illness has made the appeal more urgent than ever.
What Would the Church Say About End-of-Life Decisions for a Pope?
Francis has weighed in publicly before on ethics for end-of-life medical situations, but it is unknown whether he has made known his own wishes should he face such a crossroads.