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Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican.

Pope Francis

Since his election in 2013, Pope Francis has inspired the world and challenged the Church with his humble ways and powerful words. These dialogues focus on Pope Francis’ mission and message, his impacts and challenges, and responses to his leadership.

Series

Pope Francis in Iraq (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

Francis Factor Dialogues

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.

Events

Pope Leo XIV on the balcony of St. Peter's Square on May 8, 2025, the date of his election.
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Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV brings to the papacy his roots in the United States, an Augustinian religious vocation, decades of ministry in a poor diocese in Peru, and service to Pope Francis at the Vatican. He began his papacy by calling for peace, mercy, and justice in our hurting world. He spoke of the…

Videos

Remembering Pope Francis (Video)

May 6, 2025

Duration: 1 hour 23 minutes

Everything Is Connected: Laudato Si’, Teilhard de Chardin, and Catholic Social Teaching (Video)

April 28, 2025

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

The Francis Factor: The Leadership of the World’s Pastor (Video)

March 19, 2025

Duration: 1 hour 14 minutes