Pope Francis has generated headlines worldwide for his unorthodox approach to the papacy, public acts of humility, and renewed emphasis on compassion.
Feature speakers: Michael Gerson, Matt Malone, Garry Wills, Nancy Gibbs
With the Vatican’s recent recognition of the state of Palestine, the Holy See is again making news, positioning the Church on issues of international matters of conscience and policy. Two years into his papacy, how has Pope Francis influenced the direction of the Church, perceptions about Catholicism, and public life more broadly? (Book signing with Garry Wills to follow).