Throughout his papacy, Pope Francis was an outspoken critic of war and cautioned against abusing the “just war” theory detailed in the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
Throughout his papacy, Pope Francis was an outspoken critic of war and cautioned against abusing the “just war” theory detailed in the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
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.
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.
The Tablet offers readers a comprehensive overview of Pope Francis’ papacy in this timeline found in the April 26, 2025 print edition.
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.
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.
Over the span of his papacy, Pope Francis met with numerous bishops from the Diocese of Brooklyn. They share their thoughts with The Tablet.
Pope Francis died April 21 after suffering a stroke and heart attack, said the director of Vatican City State’s department of health services. Pope Francis died April 21 after suffering a stroke and heart attack, said the director of Vatican City State’s department of health services. The pope had also gone into a coma
When Julia Bruzzese met Pope Francis nearly a decade ago as a 12-year-old, she said it changed her life. Now, she wants to change the lives of others.
The Tablet takes a look back at some of the key tenants and most memorable moments of Pope Francis’ papacy, through his own words.