My December 2013 editorial informed you that Theological Studies is leaping into the digital age. In fact, we went digital two years ago, but now we are acknowledging that the production and distribution of the journal must change to take fuller advantage of the power of the microchip and Internet. After extensive consultation, we have chosen to partner with SAGE Journals, a professional publisher, in order to benefit from their expertise and the increased circulation and visibility they can provide. This move, we believe, will support the journal for the long term, while we retain full ownership and editorial control.

With Pope Francis we have new wine calling for new wineskins—so many “firsts.” First pope to choose the name Francis. The first in centuries to live outside the papal palace. First to give a press conference, and now, with the publication of his interview with Antonio Spadaro, S.J., on behalf of major Jesuit journals around the world, the first pope to tell the world so much about his interior life, including weaknesses for which he expresses regret. Here is a man who learns from his mistakes and who palpably yearns to grow in holiness, which he associates with patience toward himself and everyone else as well.