John Carr
Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life
Francis Factor Dialogues
Related: Pope Francis
The Initiative’s Francis Factor dialogues focus on Pope Francis’ mission and message, his priorities and leadership, his impact, and the challenges he offers to U.S. Catholics.
Project Leaders
Kim Daniels, J.D.
Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life
Event Series
Mar
12
12
2024
The Francis Factor at 11 Years
Eleven years ago Pope Francis stepped out on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica with words of welcome and gestures of humility. He has spent the following years emphasizing that we are called to be a…
Mar
13
13
2023
A Dialogue with Cardinal Michael Czerny, S.J., on the Tenth Anniversary of the Election of Pope Francis
On March 13, 2013, Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected pope and chose the name Francis. Ten years later, the Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life was pleased to host a conversation with…
Feb
28
28
2023
The Francis Factor at Ten Years
The Initiative’s inaugural Public Dialogue in 2013 was on “The Francis Factor,” examining how Pope Francis' new leadership of the Catholic Church might shape our Church and nation. A decade later…
Mar
1
1
2022
The Francis Factor at Nine Years
Nine years ago, Jorge Mario Bergoglio, a Jesuit archbishop from Argentina, was introduced to a surprised world as Pope Francis. He bowed his head and asked us all to pray for him as he began to lead…
Mar
18
18
2021
The Francis Factor at Eight Years: Global Impacts, U.S. Challenges
“Fraternal coexistence calls for patient and honest dialogue, protected by justice and by respect for law. This task is not easy; it demands hard work and a commitment on the part of all to set aside…
Nov
21
21
2019
The Francis Factor Today
More than six years ago, Jorgé Mario Bergoglio was elected the first Jesuit and Latin American pope. In choosing the name Francis, he signaled his priorities: “a poor Church for the poor,” peace, and…