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Remembering Francis

On this episode, three theologians reflect with Commonweal editors on the pope’s legacy.

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Pope Francis was among the most famous and the most outspoken advocates for climate justice and integral ecology on the planet. Here, 'Commonweal' authors explore Francis's environmental legacy.

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Todos, Todos, Todos

Pope Francis will be remembered for going to the peripheries of the Church and the world. What did his papacy mean for marginalized communities?

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April 23, 2025

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April 22, 2025

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Pope Francis's longstanding devotion to and trust in Mary led him to choose the Basilica of Mary Major as his final resting place.

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April 22, 2025

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Bringing together Commonweal's coverage of Francis's transformative papacy, from his inaugural Mass to a rebuke of J. D. Vance.

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