
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.
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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.
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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 with humble ways, powerful words, and a call to live out the joy of the Gospel. Pope Francis’ mission…
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Videos
The Francis Factor at Nine Years (Video)
March 1, 2022
Duration: 1 hour 8 minutes
Social Media: Real Connection or the Illusion of Communication? (Video)
December 2, 2021
Duration: 1 hour 5 minutes
Resisting a Throwaway Culture (Video)
November 4, 2021
Duration: 1 hour 7 minutes