“The story behind Pope Francis’ election”
A March 15, 2013, RNS story gives behind-the-scenes details of the selection process.
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“Bergoglio: A pope of paradox for a church in transition”
An RNS analysis describes Francis as “a pope of paradox for a church in transition.”
“Pope Francis: Jesuit to the Rescue”
A Forbes column looks at the management and leadership qualities fostered by the religious order and says those traits should serve the new pope well.
“Why the first Jesuit pope is a big deal”
A Religion News Service story discusses the significance of the first Jesuit pope.
“Sorry, Jorge Mario Bergoglio is not the first non-European pope”
The Washington Post notes that although Francis is the first pope from Latin America, he is not the first non-European pontiff.
“The Jesuits”
BBC Radio aired a program in January 2007 about the Jesuit religious order.
World Union for Progressive Judaism
The World Union for Progressive Judaism is the international umbrella organization of the Reform, Liberal, Progressive and Reconstructionist movements, serving 1,200 congregations with 1.8 million members in more than 45 countries.
“Migration Week brings revived interest in letter, push for legislation”
Read a Jan. 3, 2013, Catholic News Service story about National Migration Week and Catholic bishops’ renewed push for action on immigration.
Phillip Berryman
Phillip Berryman is an affiliated faculty member in the Latin American studies program at Temple University in Philadelphia. His books include Liberation Theology: Essential Facts About the Revolutionary Movement in Latin America — and Beyond (February 2013).