Benedict and Beyond
Cardinal George Pell gives his reflections on the changes to the world and the Church since Vatican II; and what Bl John Paul II, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI and Pope Francis have brought to the Church.
Browsing: The Papacy
Where does Pope Francis’ Treasure Lie?
Fr Jack McLain SJ discusses Pope Francis’ view of holiness and sanctity, his priorities, how this is influenced by St Ignatius’ Spiritual Exercises, and what this means for us.
Pope Francis’ Love for the Poor
Fr Thomas McFadden OFM Cap presents Pope Francis’ focus on the scandal of poverty, and how in the poor we encounter “the flesh of Christ”.
Pope Francis & Reading of the Signs of the Times
Dr Robert Tilley explores how the culture & economy of our society affects us, how this in turn impacts our ability to hope, and what Popes Francis and Benedict say we can do about it.
Evangelism According to Pope Francis
Fr Dean Mathieson OFM Cap explains Pope Francis’ approach to evangelisation: that it is one of witness, encounter, and co-operation to the Holy Spirit.
Mary & Joseph According to the Popes
Peter Holmes unpacks recent papal thought on how Mary and Joseph not only teach us how to be good women or men, but how to be a devoted follower of Christ.
Pope Francis’ Message of Mercy
Fr David Braithwaite SJ explores Pope Francis’ reoccurring theme of mercy, how it is informed by his predecessors and his Jesuit spirituality, and its implications for the world today.
The Person of the Year
Fr Robert Barron shares what’s been bothering him about the rhetoric around the world’s admiration of Pope Francis.