What Stuck: Reading Pope Francis a Year Later

What Stuck: Reading Pope Francis a Year Later

(RNS) — A year after his death, the Catholic Church is moving forward — and revealing what Francis actually changed. While he was alive, Francis’ papacy was interpreted in real time: praised, criticized and debated. It was difficult to separate what was truly changing from what simply felt different because of him. Now, the Church moves forward, and this movement offers something new — a chance to see what was durable. What still feels like Fran…