“It is not a figure of speech, a literary genre. I am a sinner.”
Pope Francis
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‘I Am a Sinner’: The deep humility of Pope Francis
What “I am a sinner” tells us about who Pope Francis is.
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Listen for this Word: ‘Synodality’
Since the first days of his pontificate, Pope Francis has spoken of his plans to renew the Synod of Bishops. In the last weeks it emerged as a centerpiece of his ministry. Three times this month he has spoken of “synodality”—that is, the role of meetings of bishops in church governance.
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A Jesuit Pope? What Does that Mean?
An answer the question I’ve been asked for over two decades: What’s a Jesuit anyway?