Busted Halo joins with all of those around the world who are mourning the death of the Holy Father Pope Francis. Pope Francis was elected on March 13, 2013. For the past twelve years, Busted Halo has been covering the Pope’s words and deeds, and we are sharing a select number of these posts here. Join us as we remember and celebrate the life of a true servant of God.
Early in his pontificate, our writers reflected on the surprising and hopeful messages of the new Pope:
The Spirituality of Surprise: A Pope of Surprises Resonates with the Catholic Church
By Kerry Weber, March 28, 2013
Pope Francis Brought Me Back to the Church
By The Editors, March 2014
Pope Francis March Madness
By The Editors, March 20, 2014
Pope Francis Turns 1: A Year of Surprises
By Deacon Mike Hayes, March 11, 2014
We covered the publication of Laudato si, his encyclical on climate change and environmentalism:
4 Things Pope Francis Wants You to Know About Climate Change
By Jennifer Labbadia, June 18, 2015
Why Pro-lifers Should Love Pope Francis’ New Encyclical
By Robert Christian, June 24, 2015
We also published multiple pieces on his 2015 trip to the United States:
What Can We Learn from Pope Francis’ Visit?
By Adam DeRose, September 16, 2015
Answering the Pope’s Call to Serve Others
By Barbara Wheeler-Bride, September 28, 2015
Our 15 Favorite Quotes from Pope Francis’ Visit
By The Editors, September, 30, 2015
Our writers continually turned to Pope Francis as a source of inspiration and hope:
Pope Francis’ Culture of Encounter
By Thomas Ryan, CSP, May 20, 2014
A Message of Hope: How Our Small Actions Can Change the World
By Elizabeth Manneh, June 5, 2017
Pope Francis’ Advice for College Students
By Nora Bradbury-Haehl, April 25, 2018
