The other Pope Francis news of the day is far more important.

Donald Trump is now in a holy war with the Pope.

Pope Francis is making his feature film debut—but don’t call him an actor.

What Does Mercy Mean to Pope Francis?

Obama invokes Pope Francis to shame anti-Muslim rhetoric.

Next month, hundreds if not thousands of Cuban migrants will make their way to the United States.

Donald Trump ties with Pope Francis for second-most admired man in the world; Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama take first in their categories.

New Republic: Best of 2015

Pope Francis has paved the way for Mother Teresa to become a saint, despite Christopher Hitchens’s best efforts.

Happy birthday, Pope Francis!

The Year We All Talked About the Catholic Church

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops says the attack on Paris won't alter its outreach to refugees in the U.S.

Pope Francis is as confused and distraught by the attacks on Paris as we all are.

What Paul Ryan Could Learn From Pope Francis About Family Leave

Thomas Merton and Louisville's Search for a Hometown Hero

The Plan to Save the World

Pope Francis's Public Transformation on LGBT Rights

Pope Francis Met Kim Davis, Confounding the Culture Warriors Once Again

Pope Francis's Pessimism Is Good for the Planet

Do Conservative Catholics Want a Divorce?