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Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican.

Pope Francis

Since his election in 2013, Pope Francis has inspired the world and challenged the Church with his humble ways and powerful words. These dialogues focus on Pope Francis’ mission and message, his impacts and challenges, and responses to his leadership.

Series

Pope Francis in Iraq (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

Francis Factor Dialogues

The Initiative’s Francis Factor dialogues focus on Pope Francis’ mission and message, his priorities and leadership, his impact, and the challenges he offers to U.S. Catholics.

Events

Participants in the October 2023 Synod on Synodality in Paul VI Hall at the Vatican
Mar
12
2024

The Francis Factor at 11 Years

Eleven years ago Pope Francis stepped out on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica with words of welcome and gestures of humility. He has spent the following years emphasizing that we are called to be a “poor Church for the poor” committed to the most vulnerable among us. Pope Francis prefers “a…

Videos

The Francis Factor at 11 Years (Video)

March 12, 2024

Duration: 1 hour 11 minutes

Caring for the Environment and Each Other: Pope Francis’ Follow-up to Laudato Si’ (Video)

October 12, 2023

Duration: 1 hour 6 minutes

A Dialogue with Cardinal Michael Czerny on the Tenth Anniversary of the Election of Pope Francis (Video)

March 13, 2023

Duration: 1 hour 18 minutes