Pope Francis

In ways large and small, Pope Francis is having an impact on Roman Catholics in Latin America.

Sister Teresa Forcades discusses Spanish debt, movements for independence and Pope Francis.

Pope Francis recommends the United Nations determine how best to cope with the spreading threat of the Islamic State.

Pope Francis' seemingly impromptu prayer at Israel's Apartheid Wall hinted at a radical critique of Israel in an otherwise carefully orchestrated trip.

Pope Francis welcomed members of the global Jubilee movement to the Vatican on Wednesday.

Through his complicity via this silence, Pope Francis made a hugely inconsistent statement, unfortunately undermining the credibility of his position in defense of the poor.

Robert Naiman: “A sus ordenes, Pope Francis. Count me in.”

Eugene Robinson: There are really just two possible choices for person of the year. I want to say Pope Francis, but I've got to go with Edward Snowden.

Before the Thanksgiving floats, there was the usual parade of right-wing nuts this week, many of whom became apoplectic after Pope Francis’ much-publicized Joy of the Gospel document, which …

Could it be that Pope Francis' new criticism of Capitalism could be the echoes of atheist economic philosopher Karl Marx.