Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos Aires, Argentina, is elected pope on the second day of the conclave, becoming the first pope from the Southern Hemisphere and the first non-European elected in almost 1,300 years.
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A Decade of Teaching Catholics to Dialogue
The pope was asked about a purported “gay lobby” among priests at the Vatican who protect each other. He condemned any such lobby, and said it was important to “distinguish between a person who is gay and someone who makes a gay lobby.”
Letters to the Editor Week of Mar. 11, 2023
Faith and Prayers; Raising Self-Awareness; A Heartfelt Thank You
Obituaries, Week of Mar. 11, 2023
Sister Helen Lauria; Sister Barbara Anne Shea, OP
Pope’s Anniversary Sees Curia Reform Complete, Financial Reform Ongoing
From the beginning of his pontificate 10 years ago, Pope Francis set out to reform the structure and attitudes of the Roman Curia and knew he also had to reform the Vatican’s financial system and stewardship of resources.
10 Years As Pope: Pushing The Church To Bring The Gospel To The World
For a decade, even when discussing the internal workings of the Vatican, Pope Francis has insisted the church is not the church of Christ if it does not reach out, sharing the “joy of the Gospel” and placing the poor at the center of its attention.
Pope From ‘Ends of the Earth’ Brings New Style to Rome
Right from the start, upon his election, Pope Francis presented a whole new style of being pontiff.
Pope Penned Major Documents On Reform, Evangelization, Caring For Creation
In documents issued his first 10 years in office, Pope Francis covered topics as diverse as strengthening one’s faith, evangelization, caring for creation, accompanying families and young people, and respecting indigenous peoples.
Diocesan Assignments – March 11, 2023
Rev. Thomas G. Pettei, from pastor of Resurrection – Ascension, and pastor of Our Lady of the Angelus, Rego Park, to pastor of Resurrection Ascension – Our Lady of the Angelus, Rego Park, effective Jan. 1.
Finding the Quality In the Church Pews
We spend a lot of time during our lives developing qualities. We wish to be good people. People that others like and want to be around.
