Everyone walks away from the confrontation unscathed writes John L. Allen
The Francis narrative is déjà vu in reverse
The narrative of Pope Francis as a progressive reformer is becoming so set in stone as to be beyond rethinking or nuance, writes John L. Allen Jr.
Pope backs truth commissions in Sri Lanka trip
Francis received a colourful welcome, writes John L. Allen
Women in the firing line
A long-awaited Vatican report on women’s religious life in the United States is set for release on December 16 by the Vatican, writes John Allen
How different are Francis and Benedict?
Similarities and differences in the Pontifical politics
Playin’ Church with Francis
A great opportunity must not be lost by Church infighting, writes John L. Allen Jr.