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From censorship to curiosity: Pope Francis’ appreciation for the power of history and books

  • Written by Joëlle Rollo-Koster, Professor of Medieval History, University of Rhode Island
From censorship to curiosity: Pope Francis’ appreciation for the power of history and booksPope Francis delivers the Angelus noon prayer in St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican, on Nov. 10, 2024.AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia

In January 2025, while doing research at the Vatican archives, I heard Pope Francis’ Sunday prayers in St. Peter’s Square. The pope reflected on the ceasefire that had just gone into effect in Gaza, highlighting...

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