It's been a lively year for the Bishop of Rome. Read here the many ways Pope Francis is reinvigorating the Church and its followers.
VATICAN CITY — In just one year, Pope Francis has made a powerful impact on the Catholic Church worldwide, a number of cardinals have said. Members of the College of Cardinals gathered in Rome for a series of meetings in late February, and several spoke to Catholic News Service about the Argentine pope’s budding legacy. Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl of Washington said “It’s been an extraordinary year. He’s been able to help people see the face of More...
WASHINGTON — Pope Francis’ popularity began immediately after his March 13, 2013, election when he walked onto the balcony and humbly greeted the crowd in St. Peter’s Square. His appeal has been on a fast track ever since, causing many to speculate a possible “Francis effect” of increased numbers of Catholics going to church. Although there has been anecdotal evidence of a resurgence of interest in the Church since the pope’s election, it may still be too More...
VATICAN CITY — In his formal documents, many speeches and unscripted morning homilies the past year, Pope Francis has given the Church a bounty of memorable sound bites. Here’s a look at what could be the top 10 most quotable quotes: “Brothers and sisters, good evening. You all know that the duty of the conclave was to give a bishop to Rome. It seems that my brother cardinals have gone almost to the ends of the earth More...
VATICAN CITY — When Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran walked onto the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, telling the crowds in Latin: “I announce to you a great joy. We have a pope!” not many people recognized the name of then-Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Now, just one year since his March 13, 2013, election, there are still many things most people do not know about the 265th successor of Peter. Here is a list of More...
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