by John Freund, CM | Jul 29, 2013 | Church
Kathy Schiffer writes… “When will Pope Francis canonize his two predecessors, Blessed Pope John Paul II and Blessed Pope John XXIII? Early speculation regarding the date for Blessed Pope John Paul II was October 20—the nearest Sunday to JPII’s October 22...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 29, 2013 | Church
July 29, 2013. (Romereports.com) While on his way to Brazil, Pope Francis promised journalists, a press conference on his way back to Rome. Despite being tired, he kept his promise. For an hour and 22 minutes, he held a press conference, where nothing was off...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 28, 2013 | Vincentian Family
As he boarded a helicopter to meet with World Youth Day volunteers in Rio, Pope Francis made the sign of the Cross, before taking off. Then a few moments later, as crowds bid him farewell, the Pope used his fingers to outline a heart, by the helicopter’s...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 28, 2013 | Vincentian Family
Millions of pilgrims took part in the world’s largest flash mob, by performing a simple dance for the Pope. In fact, the title of the song they danced to is called ‘Francis.’ Before celebrating Sunday’s closing Mass in Rio’s Copacabana...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 27, 2013 | Uncategorized
“Are we still a Church capable of enflaming hearts?” Pope Francis asks the Brazilian Bishops. In a text that, while it is full of sound bites, offers a profound vision. Pope Francis addresses the following points. (Full text follows after the outline) 1....
