Francis 1936-2025

Vol. 10, No. 10

May 16, 2025

One the cover: The 12-year pontificate of Pope Francis that ended with his death on April 21 changed the Church in ways that Catholics are only beginning to under-stand. Our special coverage starts on Page 10 with an in-depth look from veteran Vatican-watcher John L. Allen Jr. at the forces that resulted in the Francis pontificate and the legacy he left to the Catholic Church, followed by full coverage from a range of regular and guest Angelus contributors.