Pope Francis is a hit! In spite of an almost constant rain, the pope’s humble simplicity and heartfelt warmth has been wowing everyone at World Youth Day from the young people traveled from around the world to see him, to state dignitaries and the general population.
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Vatican Says Pope Enjoying Himself Despite Tense Moments
The Vatican is affirming that Pope Francis, known as Papa Francesco in Rio de Janiero, is enjoying himself in Brazil in spite of a few close calls with crowds and protestors.
Thousands Greet Pope’s Arrival in Brazil
Pope Francis landed twenty minute ahead of schedule in Rio de Janiero yesterday and humbly asked the people of Brazil for their permission to spend the week in their company.
Pope Carries Own Bags on Plane to Brazil
With the humble simplicity for which he is now known, Pope Francis was seen standing in line with other passengers and carrying his own bags just before departing Fiumicino Airport in Rome today for the 12 hour flight to Brazil.
Pope’s Lifestyle Inspires the World
Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
It’s been only five months since his election, but Pope Francis is already leaving his mark on both the Vatican and the world, inspiring many to eschew the unnecessary frills of life in order to take better care of the poorest among us.
Pope Francis Publishes First Encyclical
On Friday, July 5, Pope Francis published his first encyclical, Lumen Fidei (Light of Faith), a document that was begun by Pope Benedict XVI during his pontificate.
Down Syndrome Child Gets Free Ride in Popemobile!
Pope Francis gave the world yet another glimpse into the profound charity of his Franciscan namesake when he gave a teen with Down Syndrome a ride on his Popemobile.
The Associated Press is reporting that 17 year-old Alberto di Tullio from Boiano, Italy got the ride of his life when Pope Francis spotted him in the crowd in St. Peter’s Square yesterday. Read the rest…
Pope Calls for Economic Justice for All
As the G8 Summit gets underway in Ireland this week, Pope Francis put out a call to world leaders to remember that “the goal of economics and politics is to serve humanity, beginning with the poorest and most vulnerable wherever they may be, even in their mothers’ wombs.”
Pope: Hypocrisy is the Language of Corruption
At a time when Americans are reeling from a succession of scandals involving the abuse of power by government officials, Pope Francis’ homily could not have been more appropriate as he warns Christians not to use “socially mannered language” which is prone to hypocrisy, but to speak the truth with the transparency of a child.
Pope: Let God Carry out His Plan for Your Life
While visiting the remains of Blessed John XXIII, Pope Francis gave sound advice to the faithful when he encouraged them to imitate Pope John’s daily abandonment to God that enabled him “to completely break away from himself and to adhere to Christ.”
