The Vatican Information Service has released the full text of the homily delivered this morning by Pope Francis as he began his pontificate as the 266th successor of St. Peter.
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Pope Francis’ Humility is Talk of the World
From taking time to pay his own hotel bill after being elected pope to asking his fellow countrymen to forgo coming to Rome for his inauguration so they can use the money to help the poor, the legendary humility of Pope Francis I is fast becoming the talk of the world.
Pope Explains Why He Chose the Name of Francis
While meeting with journalists in Rome on Friday, Pope Francis explained why he chose the name of Francis, a choice that makes him the first “Francis” in the history of the papacy.
First Homily of Pope Francis
Our new Holy Father, Pope Francis, delivered his first homily as pope to the 114 Cardinal electors at the “pro Ecclesia” Mass in the Sistine Chapel yesterday.
Pope Francis: Outspoken Defender of Humanity
If there’s one thing Pope Francis appears to have never done in his life, it’s miss an opportunity to defend humanity against the many ills imposed upon it by increasingly “progressive” societies.
Pope Francis Begins Pontificate at Mary’s Feet
No one was surprised that Pope Francis I began his first day as head of the world’s largest church at the feet of Our Lady, having already informed the Vatican that his first private Mass should be delayed long enough for him to “visit the icon of the holy mother.”
Americans Give High Marks to Pope Benedict XVI
Just a week after his retirement took effect, a new Knights of Columbus-Marist poll finds that American Catholics give high marks to Pope Benedict XVI.
Vatican Releases Account of Pope’s Final Moments
The Vatican press office has released a formal account of the last moments in the pontificate of Pope Benedict XVI who vacated the See of Peter at 8:00 p.m. Rome time today.
Holy Father Says Farewell
Benedict XVI celebrated his last general audience in St. Peter’s Square yesterday and delivered a moving and very personal message to the faithful around the world.
Creative Ways to Participate in the Conclave
Leave it to the ingenuity of the faithful to come up with fun ways to participate in the upcoming Conclave and selection of a Pope. New ideas range from adopting a Cardinal to playing “Fantasy Conclave” in which participants try to guess who the next pope will be.
