Outside the Beltway

Pope Francis says he expects to serve only a short period and plans to follow his predecessor’s example of retiring rather than waiting to die in office.

Pope Francis continues his world tour and has issued a paradox from his private jet.

Pope Francis has earned a reputation as a liberal in comparison to recent predecessors but he’s no liberal.

The resumption of diplomatic relations between U.S. and Cuba, and expansion of some commercial trade ties, is historic but it’s only the first step toward the goal of ending an outdated embargo.

Vatican politics is older than American politics, and can be just as entertaining.

Pope Francis restates something the Catholic Church has taught for a long time and, again, the American media thinks its something new and revolutionary.

Some on the left are saying that Hillary Clinton isn’t doing enough to help Democrats in 2014.

On Sunday, it’s the Day Of Four Popes.

The Sisterhood of The Traveling Pints Edition OTB Caption Contest^TM is now over.

The Happy Gnu Year Edition OTB Caption Contest^TM is now over.

“Reality” TV star says something dumb about gay people, gets suspended, usual pointless outrage ensues.

Not surprisingly, Time’s editors chose Pope Francis as Person Of The Year. However, Edward Snowden arguably would have been the better choice.

Who knew?

Even the national sport is arousing the anger of the protesters in Brazil.

Providing a little context for Pope Francis’ background+Erick Erickson needs to learn a little history.

Habemus Papam