I copped this from “Ordinary Time,” the blog of my friend and colleague, Woodeene Koenig-Bricker. Woodeene remarked that she would truly like to meet Pope Francis I, and I agree. Today, the Holy Father (boy, it feels so good to write that) had a reception with the Cardinals today, with Read more
As you can imagine, the Internet is flooded with photos, quips, quotes, and more background information about our new Holy Father. I’ve collected a few things that I think you’ll enjoy.
First up is the full text of Pope Francis’ homily from today’s Mass. Earlier, the Pope celebrated (more…)
What would you do if you were given a mere 10-minutes’ notice that the Pope was coming to visit your home? That’s what happened this morning to the archpriest and canons of St. Mary Major Basilica.
As promised, Pope Francis began his papacy by entrusting it, and the (more…)
Catholic World News has the best background information on Pope Francis I that I’ve been able to find at this early hour in his Papacy. Here, thanks to their website, is the description. You may also want to check out Our Sunday Visitor’s article on the new pontiff here.
The new Pontiff, who chose the name Pope Francis, is the first Latin American ever to (more…)
Today, we heard those amazing words, “Habemus Papem.” We have a Pope. The College of Cardinals has named as Pope Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio of Buenos Aires, Argentina, a Jesuit. He’s taken the name Francis I and asks the faithful to join him  in a commitment (more…)
In just a few minutes, the College of Cardinals will enter into Conclave in order to discern God’s will and elect a new pope. I can’t think of a better way to accompany them than to begin in the same way as they have (more…)
Breaking news from Rome! the College of Cardinals has chosen Tuesday, March 12 to begin the Conclave, or process of voting for our new Holy Father. We often think of “voting” in the political sense, as in choosing the candidate you prefer. The voting of the College of Cardinals is a “voting” of a very different kind – completely dependent (more…)