Welcome to the second of our two-part series about Pope Francis!

In this episode, we look at Francis' papacy. Francis never declared himself a revolutionary, but his papacy was full of small rebellions that made the Vatican uneasy and emboldened movements on the margins.

From displaying himself unadorned and dressed in white, to bringing food to the rough sleepers of Rome, to complimenting Fidel Castro on his healthcare reforms, to condemning unfettered capitalism, Francis seemed to strive for a life dedicated to the poor and working-class - something which can not be said of every Pope throughout history. But the Francis is not without his criticisms, and he has now shuffled off this mortal coil, leaving the institution of the Church behind.

In this episode, we question the impact of Francis. We ask whether protest rooted in care and symbolic acts can be effective, or whether these movements are too easily absorbed by the institution of which they are a part. Can protest from within ever be revolutionary? And what do we do now that we have an American Pope?!

Join us as we explore these questions on the latest episode of Revolutions of Our Time!

Thanks to Johnnie for our cover art.

Thanks to AudioCoffee on SoundCloud for our theme music.