The installation of Pope Francis was light years away from the papal coronations of old.
Matt Malone, S.J.
Posted inIn All Things
Cardinal O’Malley on Terror Attack
The Archdiocese of Boston joins all people of good will in expressing deep sorrow following the senseless acts of violence perpetrated at the Boston Marathon today nbsp Our prayers and concern are with so many who experienced the trauma of these acts most especially the loved ones of those who li
Posted inFaith, Of Many Things
The Church and the LGBT Catholic
Why are gays and lesbians more quickly suspected of sinful behavior?
Posted inOf Many Things
Of Many Things
Fifty-five years ago this spring “a masterpiece was unveiled in our editorial office.”
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Of Many Things
The new world has sent a Jesuit back to the old world to lead its new evangelization.
Posted inSigns Of the Times
A Bishop Embraced by Rome
Cheers of “Francesco! Francesco! Francesco!” resounded throughout the square.
Posted inIn All Things
From Rome: End of the Beginning
Good day from Rome on the sixth day of the pontificate of Pope Francis Nearly 200 000 Catholic pilgrims gathered under a brilliant blue sky in St Peter 39 s Square this morning to witness the installation of the former Jorge Mario Bergoglio S J as the 266th successor of Saint Peter marking the
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Details for Pope’s Inaugural Mass
ROME VIS – The main part of the press conference at the Vatican today was dedicated to how the Mass inaugurating the Petrine Ministry of the Bishop of Rome will be celebrated ldquo The correct term for the ceremony rdquo Fr Lombardi clarified ldquo is not enthronement but inauguration As s
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From Rome: Eve of the Installation
Good day from Rome on the fifth day of the pontificate of Pope Francis Crews are hard at work in Saint Peter rsquo s Square readying the place for what is expected to be the biggest papal installation ceremony in history Italian newspapers say that a million people might turn up for the event tom
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From Rome: The First Weekend
Good day from Rome during the first weekend of the pontificate of Pope Francis The city is even more maddeningly difficult to navigate today In addition to the thousands who rsquo ve turned out to see Pope Francis preside over his first angelus many thousands more are taking part in the Rome mara