How Michelangelo Will Help Choose the Next PopeThe Sistine Chapel glorifies God’s mercyMay 515May 515
Why Francis Was Elected. Why He Almost Wasn’t. And Why it Matters.A Three-Minute Speech Changed Everything.May 521May 521
Why I Want an Imperfect Pope.The day after Francis was elected pope, he came to meet the staff he had “inherited” from Benedict XVI. I was one of his Latinists.May 132May 132
Even in Death, Pope Francis Still Works to Bring PeaceThe sadness of Saturday’s final farewell to Pope Francis was tempered by a glimmer of hope flickering from the baptistry of Saint Peter’s…Apr 2921Apr 2921
Please! Rógito (ROH-gi-to) NOT rogíto (roh-GI-to)!Journalists, you are driving me crazy — even those of you who should know better.Apr 264Apr 264