Tuesday, March 19 2013 5:46 AM EDT2013-03-19 09:46:50 GMT
Pope Francis officially began his ministry as the 266th pope on Tuesday in an installation Mass simplified to suit his style, but still grand enough to draw princes, presidents, rabbis, muftis and thousands of ordinary people to St. Peter's Square to witness the inauguration of the first pope from the New World.Francis thrilled the crowd at the start of the Mass by taking a long round-about through the sun-drenched piazza and getting out of his jeep to bless a disabled man. It was a gesture f...
Pope Francis officially began his ministry as the 266th pope on Tuesday in an installation Mass simplified to suit his style, but still grand enough to draw princes, presidents, rabbis, muftis and thousands of ordinary people to St. Peter's Square to witness the inauguration of the first pope from the New World.Francis thrilled the crowd at the start of the Mass by taking a long round-about through the sun-drenched piazza and getting out of his jeep to bless a disabled man. It was a gesture f...
Thursday, March 14 2013 5:59 AM EDT2013-03-14 09:59:49 GMT
From "the end of the earth," the Catholic Church found a surprising new leader Wednesday.
From "the end of the earth," the Catholic Church found a surprising new leader Wednesday, a pioneer pope from Argentina who took the name Francis, a pastor rather than a manager to resurrect a church and faith in crisis. He is the first pontiff from the New World and the first non-European since the Middle Ages.
Wednesday, March 13 2013 10:23 PM EDT2013-03-14 02:23:34 GMT
Tears and cheers erupted across Latin America on Wednesday as an Argentine cardinal became the first pope from the hemisphere, and many expressed hope that he could help bring the church closer to the poverty-wracked region that is home to more Roman Catholics than any other.
Tears and cheers erupted across Latin America on Wednesday as an Argentine cardinal became the first pope from the hemisphere, and many expressed hope that he could help bring the church closer to the poverty-wracked region that is home to more Roman Catholics than any other.
Wednesday, March 13 2013 7:44 PM EDT2013-03-13 23:44:41 GMT
The following is the Vatican's official English translation of Pope Francis' speech `'Urbi et Orbi" delivered in Italian from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica Wednesday night.
The following is the Vatican's official English translation of Pope Francis' speech `'Urbi et Orbi" delivered in Italian from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica Wednesday night.
Wednesday, March 13 2013 5:01 PM EDT2013-03-13 21:01:25 GMT
Pope Francis' first tweet
The pope's Twitter account, whose profile was changed to read "Sede Vacante" when Benedict stepped down, now has been switched back to "Pontifex." His first tweet is "HABEMUS PAPAM FRANCISCUM" which translates to: "We have Pope Francis."
The pope's Twitter account, whose profile was changed to read "Sede Vacante" when Benedict stepped down, now has been switched back to "Pontifex." His first tweet is "HABEMUS PAPAM FRANCISCUM" which translates to: "We have Pope Francis."
In unadorned white robes, the first pope from the Americas sets a tone of simplicity and pastoral humility in a church desperate to move past the tarnished era of abuse scandals and internal Vatican upheavals.
In unadorned white robes, the first pope from the Americas sets a tone of simplicity and pastoral humility in a church desperate to move past the tarnished era of abuse scandals and internal Vatican upheavals.
Pope Francis, known previously as Jorge Bergoglio, has been known for years as a humble man who denied himself the luxuries that previous Buenos Aires cardinals enjoyed.
Pope Francis, known previously as Jorge Bergoglio, has been known for years as a humble man who denied himself the luxuries that previous Buenos Aires cardinals enjoyed.
Photos: Tens of thousands of people who braved cold rain to watch the smokestack atop the Sistine Chapel jumped in joy when white smoke poured out, many shouting "Habemus Papam!" or "We have a pope!."
Photos: Tens of thousands of people who braved cold rain to watch the smokestack atop the Sistine Chapel jumped in joy when white smoke poured out, many shouting "Habemus Papam!" or "We have a pope!" — as the bells of St. Peter's Basilica and churches across Rome pealed.
Wednesday, March 13 2013 2:18 PM EDT2013-03-13 18:18:40 GMT
Sea gull perches on Sistine Chapel smoke stack
With no pope, a sea gull is stealing the show at the papal conclave.Smoke watching has become bird watching in St. Peter's Square after a sea gull perched atop the chimney that belches out smoke from the Sistine Chapel to signal whether or not a pope has been elected.
With no pope, a sea gull is stealing the show at the papal conclave.Smoke watching has become bird watching in St. Peter's Square after a sea gull perched atop the chimney that belches out smoke from the Sistine Chapel to signal whether or not a pope has been elected.
Monday, March 11 2013 5:46 PM EDT2013-03-11 21:46:29 GMT
The students at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School in Bethesda are watching closely as cardinals select a new pope. Right now, what they are learning in their lessons makes the nightly news.
The students at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School in Bethesda are watching closely as cardinals select a new pope. Right now, what they are learning in their lessons makes the nightly news.
Friday, March 8 2013 12:03 AM EST2013-03-08 05:03:51 GMT
The latest name to surface as a possible successor to Pope Benedict XVI is none other than Washington Cardinal Donald Wuerl. But Wuerl has said his becoming pope would be a fantasy and not something he expects.
The latest name to surface as a possible successor to Pope Benedict XVI is none other than Washington Cardinal Donald Wuerl. But Wuerl has said his becoming pope would be a fantasy and not something he expects.
