by John Freund, CM | Mar 14, 2013 | Justice and Peace
From the IgnatianSolidarity Net… Clearly, as time moves forward there will be much to learn about Pope Francis, but for the time being we thought we would share a few quotes that represent the importance the social mission of the Church has played in his...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 14, 2013 | Vincentian Family
CNA reported in 2009 – The Archbishop of Buenos Aires, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, has called for an ethical response to solve the problem of social debt, saying that, not only do terrorism, repression and murder violate human rights, but also extreme...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 14, 2013 | Vincentian Family
“We prayed. The rain stopped. There was a hush on the crowd. The new Pope Francis came before us in answer to prayers. A humble man who knows and has love for those in poverty and all of the faithful. Praise be to God.” writes Lynn L’Heureux,...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 13, 2013 | Church
“May God forgive you!” said the Pope Francis in his response to a toast from those who elected him. (Cardinal Dolan on CNN)
by John Freund, CM | Mar 13, 2013 | Church
Rev. Eduardo Mangiarotti, an Argentine priest. described Cardinal Bergoglio, as a man of action, and someone who can command attention. “When he preaches, he’s a man who can make the people listen to him. And not only Catholic people, I mean not...
