Anita Hofschneider, Ayurella Horn-Muller / GristMay 20, 2025
Pope Francis made a strong moral case for addressing climate change and respecting Indigenous communities. Will Leo do the same? Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )
Mariel Padilla / The 19thApr 21, 2025
The pontiff, who died Monday at 88, brought a more open mind to LGBTQ+ people and immigration, though maintained a steadfast conservative view on some issues. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )
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Connor Echols / Responsible StatecraftDec 26, 2023
As his congregation celebrates and the year comes to a close, peace remains elusive for the pontiff. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
Whitney Bauck / GristOct 24, 2023
Pope Francis is among the most significant religious leaders in the world. But even he can’t bend the emissions curve on his own. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )
COLLEEN BARRY and ADAM GELLER / The Associated PressMar 9, 2020
Virus fears also cause biggest drop in Wall Street stocks since 2008, and global oil prices suffer their worst percentage losses since 1991. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
NICOLE WINFIELD . The Associated PressFeb 12, 2020
The papal dodge disappoints progressives and liberal Catholic women's groups while reassuring conservatives. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )
The Associated PressJan 5, 2020
The resolution is backed by most Shiite members of parliament;
many Sunni and Kurdish legislators apparently are opposed. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )
The Associated PressDec 25, 2019
The pontiff calls for easing of tensions in conflict zones from Syria to Venezuela and spotlights the plight of migrants fleeing injustice. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
NICOLE WINFIELD / The Associated PressDec 20, 2019
The church must now cope with the globalization of the scandal that once seemed largely confined to the English-speaking world. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )
NICOLE WINFIELD / The Associated PressDec 17, 2019
He abolishes rule criticized as leading to the protection of pedophiles. “The carnival of obscurity is over,” says a survivor and advocate. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
NICOLE WINFIELD and MARI YAMAGUCHI / The Associated PressNov 23, 2019
He goes further than any other pontiff, saying merely having atomic bombs is to be condemned, ahead of his visits to Nagasaki and Hiroshima. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
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