Surprises and nearly universal admiration follow 12 months after the pope's election to the chair of Peter.

 

 

 

Though initially interview-shy, Pope Francis has embraced this form of communication with the faithful and the world.

 

 

Pope Francis is not shy about preaching on how the battle between good and evil has already begun.

 

 

Throughout his yearlong pontificate, Pope Francis has strived to make unity in warring nations a key focus.

 

 

Greg Erlandson reflects on being in St. Peter's Square when Pope Francis was elected.

 

 

With trips to the Holy Land and Asia on the schedule -- in addition to the April canonizations and October synod on the family -- the upcoming year will be a busy one for Pope Francis and the Church.

 

 

 

-- Pope Francis, daily Mass homily Feb. 27.

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