Pope Francis Archives

The “Francis Effect” is Real

Pope Francis’ visit to the USA in September helped convince Americans that climate change is real and deserves a public policy response. That is the conclusion of a new paper from Sarah Mills, Barry Rabe and Christopher Borick of the Brookings...

The Papal Encyclical on the Environment Will Influence More than Just Catholics

On Thursday, Pope Francis will deliver a highly anticipated religious letter traditionally intended for Catholic Bishops and the Church’s followers. The Pope’s message, however, is expected to draw the ears of many outside the faith and is slated to be...

Can the Pope Sway Climate Diplomacy?

The Holy See is no stranger to politics, weighing in on issues of abortion, the death penalty, and human rights among many others. This week, at a meeting of religious leaders and dignitaries, Pope Francis took one more big step...

The Pope’s Impeccable Timing (I.E. The Real Agenda Behind His Address to Congress)

Pope Francis is coming to Washington, D.C. John Boehner announced that the the Pope will address a joint session of Congress on September 24, making him the first Pope to do so. The timing here is instructive. The Pope was...

The “Francis Effect” is Real

The Papal Encyclical on the Environment Will Influence More than Just Catholics

Can the Pope Sway Climate Diplomacy?

The Pope’s Impeccable Timing (I.E. The Real Agenda Behind His Address to Congress)

Pope Francis to Take on Climate Change

UNAIDS and the Millennium Villages

Embedded With Afghan Civil Society – Part 5 – Bathing in Yakawlang

Embedded With Afghan Civil Society – Part 6 – The Legacy of War Crimes

The Obama Agenda at the United Nations