by John Freund, CM | Apr 22, 2013 | Pope
(Vatican Radio)On the 50th World Day of Prayer for Vocations, Pope Francis ordained ten men to the priesthood for the diocese of Rome at Sunday Mass in St Peter’s basilica, mandating them to ‘build the house of God, which is the Church, in word and example’. Emer...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 19, 2013 | Evangelization, Pope
With a touch of humor Pope Francis excuses himself from Plenary Assembly of Argentine Bishops “due to ‘Commitments Assumed Recently’ according to (Zenit.org) – In a note reflecting Francis’ sense of humor as well as his missionary zeal,...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 18, 2013 | Pope
Under the heading “Pope: 2nd Vatican Council, work of Holy Spirit but some want to turn back the clock” Vatican Radio reports on his attitude and words regarding Vatican II. Pope Francis said the Holy Spirit pushes people and the Church forward but we...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 16, 2013 | Pope
The Holy Father offers prayer… and path forward. At this time of mourning the Holy Father prays that all Bostonians will be united in a resolve not to be overcome by evil, but to combat evil with good (cf. Rom 12:21), working together to build an ever more just,...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 13, 2013 | Pope
Pope Francis: Learning to take life as it comes, the good with the bad (Vatican Radio) When things go badly, we should not masquerade them. We should learn to have faith in God, and how to accept what happens in life, the good with the bad, always knowing that Christ...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 13, 2013 | Pope
According to someone who knows him well, the Auxiliary Bishop of Buenos Aires, Francis’ actions reveal five characteristics of Francis – simplicity, approachability, continuity and fidelity to the Magisterium, tenderness and service. Those who know him...
