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Four Years of Francis

Of Francis and feminism

Mar 15, 2017

Simply Spirit: Four years on, what can be said of Francis' papacy as it relates to women in the church? If you explore more deeply, there is much to praise.

Pope's quotes: Our favorites from the last 4 years

by NCR Staff

Mar 15, 2017

Pope's quotes: It's tough to pare down our top quotes from Pope Francis' 4-year pontificate. But, we found our 15 favorites.

How Donald Trump has helped me appreciate Pope Francis

by Heidi Schlumpf

Mar 14, 2017

NCR Today: If you asked me to pick between the leader of our country and the leader of our church, it’s no contest.

Francis the comic strip: Anniversary celebration

by Pat Marrin, NCR Staff

Mar 14, 2017

Celebrate Pope Francis' fourth anniversary with a collection of Francis comic strips, and an audio interview with creator Pat Marrin.

Feature Series ›

Four Years of Francis

Of Francis and feminism

Pope's quotes: Our favorites from the last 4 years

How Donald Trump has helped me appreciate Pope Francis

Francis the comic strip: Anniversary celebration

Is Pope Francis really facing a coup? Or just 'fake news'?

Cardinal Cupich: Francis is giving new life to Vatican II reforms

Pope Francis' trips outside of Italy

Editorial: What we celebrate about this pontificate

Pope Francis' fourth anniversary: accompaniment makes a good pastor

Five great achievements of Pope Francis' first four years

NCR Podcast: Four Years of Francis

Since 2013, Pope Francis has endeavored to shift church culture

Pope Francis' fourth anniversary: a church rooted in love for the poor

Pope Francis' fourth anniversary: the centrality of mercy