Pope Francis · News For Subscribers Pope Francis is a ray of hope for struggling Catholics (COMMENTARY) By Religion News Service September 16, 2015 · 6:18 PM EDT · Updated January 16, 2025 12:01 AM · 3 min read read Advertisement Listen to audio version of this article Members only Subscribe to listen Written by Susan Miller At times, I have been a struggling Catholic, a joyful Catholic, a conflicted Catholic. Written by Susan Miller At times, I have been a struggling Catholic, a joyful Catholic, a conflicted Catholic.… Advertisement Read Next Maura Healey Blocks Late-Term Abortion Law Suspension As Repeal Effort Advances Norfolk County DA Elect Vows To Review Karen Read Case, Weighs Sandra Birchmore Grand Jury Former Brandeis Transgender Athlete Joins Canadian Women’s College Track Team Former Maine Gov. Paul LePage Flips U.S. House Seat Red Amid Bluenami