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Bergoglio expected to focus on poverty and set a friendlier tone in Protestant-Catholic relations.
Iraq’s Struggling Christians Hope for Boost from Pope Francis VisitLandmark trip will include Qaraqosh, where most families fled ISIS yet some are now trying to restore the Christian heartland of the Nineveh Plains.
Word or Deeds: Shiite Firebrand Pledges to Restore Iraqi Christian PropertyChristians welcome the “solidarity” of controversial anti-American politician and militia leader in advance of expected visit by Pope Francis.
Christmas Unites a Divided IraqParliament’s unanimous vote to make Jesus’ birth an annual holiday succeeds where other national holidays have failed.
The Jury Is Still Out on Europe’s Religious FutureThe moral revolution of the 1960s dealt a blow to Christian faith on the continent, but it might not have the final word.
What Did the Pope Really Say About Confession During COVID-19?Unpacking Pope Francis's remarks about 'taking your sorrows directly to God.'
Celibate Priests: What You Need to KnowHow we've discussed clerical celibacy over the years.
Catholic Leaders Are Discussing Married Priests, Female Church Leadership, and Climate ChangeWhat Protestants need to know about Pope Francis’s Amazon Synod.
Pro-Lifers: Remember This Phrase from Pope FrancisWhatever our differences with Catholic social teaching, we should echo his opposition to “throwaway culture.”
Francis of Arabia: Will UAE’s Warm Welcome Help Christians Feel More at Home?Religious freedom on the agenda as pope leads largest-ever Christian gathering in the heart of Islam.
Francis Effect Fades: Pope’s Approval Drops Most Among EvangelicalsThe latest abuse investigations have rattled non-Catholics’ perceptions more than Catholics themselves, according to survey data.
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