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Would the real pontiff please stand up ?
Would the real pontiff please stand up ?

The image of Pope Francis as a great reformer doesn’t yet hold true, writes TP O’Mahony

Mon, 05 Oct, 2015

No rush to day of judgement for Pope Francis
No rush to day of judgement for Pope Francis

The Pope has broken from his predecessors in seeking a more collegial approach to Church, governance, but the jury is still out on his ability to bring true reform, writes TP O’Mahony.

Tue, 17 Mar, 2015

Pope’s controversial statements ‘part of reform plan’
Pope’s controversial statements ‘part of reform plan’

Unscripted and sometimes controversial statements by Pope Francis are part of the larger reform of the Church and the papacy, according to the author of a new biography on the first Jesuit pope.

Thu, 05 Mar, 2015

Pope Francis in danger of talking himself into trouble
Pope Francis in danger of talking himself into trouble

Though they are seen as refreshingly honest to some people, the Pope’s opinions on women and procreation are irresponsible, writes TP O’Mahony

Mon, 02 Feb, 2015

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