Austen Ivereigh is a British biographer of Pope Francis, and a Fellow in contemporary Church history at Campion Hall, Oxford.
Article The Anti-Francis Gatekeepers The death of Cardinal Pell exposed conservative Catholic efforts to secure the reversal of the Francis agenda at the next conclave. By Austen Ivereigh January 27, 2023 Bishops Pope Francis Religion Pope Benedict XVI
Article The Power to Serve The new apostolic constitution represents a different view of authority, one rooted in humility. By Austen Ivereigh September 7, 2022 Bishops Pope Francis Vatican
Article Rome on Mission Pope Francis’ reform of the Roman Curia is another step towards a synodal Church. By Austen Ivereigh April 27, 2022 Vatican Pope Francis
Article The Limits of Dialogue The shameless triumphalism of traditionalist enclaves isn’t harmless, it’s spiritually corrupt. By Austen Ivereigh January 20, 2022 Vatican II Pope Francis
Article Speak Boldly, Listen Carefully The synod in Rome envisions a different Church, one in which ordinary people are heard. By Austen Ivereigh October 21, 2021 Pope Francis Laity Clericalism
Article The Spirit in the Assembly The upcoming synod on synodality could be transformative for the Church. But right now, it’s being largely ignored. By Austen Ivereigh September 16, 2021 Bishops Pope Francis
