by Beth | Jan 3, 2014 | Pope
Francis named Bishop Nunzio Galantino the new secretary of the Italian bishops’ conference while allowing him to serve part-time while remaining in his diocese. John Allen writes in a column in the National Catholic Reporter…. “A typical Francis...
by Beth | Jan 2, 2014 | Pope
The Philippine blog Rappler compiles 10 of the Pope’s most memorable quotes in the form of New Year’s resolutions. This is the Pope Francis list. 1. Don’t gossip. 2. Finish your meals. 3. Make time for others. 4. Choose the ‘more humble’...
by Beth | Jan 1, 2014 | Pope
Pope Francis’ Message: FRATERNITY, THE FOUNDATION AND PATHWAY TO PEACE “Where is your brother?” (Gen 4:9)… “And you will all be brothers” (Mt 23:8)… Fraternity, the foundation and pathway to peace… Fraternity, a prerequisite for fighting...
by Beth | Jan 1, 2014 | Pope
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis welcomed the new year Wednesday with a solemn morning mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, calling the faithful to look to Mary as a Mother to all and messenger of hope. In his homily for this, the Solemnity of the Mother of God, Pope Francis...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 28, 2013 | Pope
Images from the resignation on Benedict XVI, the Habemus Papam of Francis, Benedict leaving Rome by helicopter, through various scenes of Pope Francis in action… all in a little over 90...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 25, 2013 | Pope
From the conclusion… “Dear brothers and sisters, today, in this world, in this humanity, is born the Saviour, who is Christ the Lord. Let us pause before the Child of Bethlehem. Let us allow our hearts to be touched, let us allow ourselves to be warmed by...
