It’s not known if Pope Francis ever suffered from jet lag, but the Holy Father logged a lot of air miles during his papacy, traveling to dozens of countries to spread the message of Jesus Christ’s love of mankind.
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Pope Francis Initiated Unprecedented Synod to Unite Catholic Voices Worldwide
Pope Francis’ Synod on Sydonality was a four-year undertaking that included dialogue and listening sessions between Catholic bishops, religious, and laity at the local, national, and international levels.
Through Writings Pope Francis Was Champion of Fraternity and Environmentalism
Since the publication of his first book in 1982, Jorge Mario Bergoglio wrote prolifically about brotherly love, human dignity, social justice, environmentalism, and the role of the Roman Catholic Church in turbulent times.
Pontiff’s Faithful Affinity for World Youth Day Throughout His Papacy
Since attending World Youth Day for the first time as pope in 2013, Pope Francis encouraged young people to invite God into their lives and go forward as Christ’s disciples.
Pope Francis: Milestones in a Transformative Pontificate
The Tablet offers readers a comprehensive overview of Pope Francis’ papacy in this timeline found in the April 26, 2025 print edition.
A Vision For a Globalized College of Cardinals
Pope Francis wasn’t the first pontiff to appoint to the College of Cardinals bishops from non-European, non-traditional locales in terms of Catholicism. He did, however, globalize the college in a way that far exceeds anyone who came before him.
Jesuit Influence Shaped First America’s Pope
It had never happened before. The College of Cardinals in March 2013 selected a prelate from the Americas, specifically South America, as pontiff. More than that, they had selected Argentine Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, a member of the Society of Jesus, as the leader of the world’s Roman Catholics.
A Historic Welcome: Remembering Pope Francis’ First Visit to New York City and the Diocese of Brooklyn
Nine and a half years later, as we mourn the death of Pope Francis, the images of the Holy Father in New York still reverberate in our memory. It was a special moment for the Diocese of Brooklyn.
A Seat at the Table: Laypeople Gain Influence Under Revolutionary Papacy
Pope Francis’ papacy was known for many things, but one that stood out to many was his openness to having laypeople and women wield influence inside the Catholic Church and for his welcoming stance toward the LGBTQ+ community.
Reflections: Bishops From the Diocese of Brooklyn Share Their Thoughts on Pope Francis
Over the span of his papacy, Pope Francis met with numerous bishops from the Diocese of Brooklyn. They share their thoughts with The Tablet.