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Pope Francis after 100 days: A contrast to Benedict

Posted on June 19, 2013 by The Soul Brother

By Eric J. Lyman One-hundred days after Francis became the first non-European pope since the eighth century, the main difference between him and his European predecessors has more to do with style than concrete action. Francis made his humble and … Continue reading →

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Ex-Pope Benedict returns to Vatican

Posted on May 3, 2013 by The Soul Brother

He was flown by helicopter from the Castel Gandolfo papal summer residence to live permanently in Vatican City. Greeted by Pope Francis as he arrived, he was driven the short distance to his new accommodation. Benedict, 86, was last seen in … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis’ Homily at the Papal Basilica of St Paul Outside the Walls

Posted on April 14, 2013 by The Soul Brother

April 14. 2013 (Vatican Radio) Pope Francis celebrated Mass on Sunday evening in the Papal Basilica of St Paul Outside the Walls. Proclamation, witness, and worship were the three key ideas on which Pope Francis focused in his homily, with … Continue reading →

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The fundamental role of women in the Church

Posted on April 3, 2013 by The Soul Brother

For the third time this week Pope Francis returned to the topic of women in the Church in his general audience catechesis. On Holy Saturday he had dedicated his Easter Vigil Homily to the women as the first witnesses to … Continue reading →

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Pope: Homily for inaugural Mass of Petrine Ministry

Posted on March 19, 2013 by The Soul Brother

2013-03-19 Vatican Radio Homily of the Holy Father at the Inauguration of his Papal Ministry 19 March 2013: Dear Brothers and Sisters, I thank the Lord that I can celebrate this Holy Mass for the inauguration of my Petrine ministry … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis: 1st homily (full text)

Posted on March 14, 2013 by The Soul Brother

(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis celebrated the Missa pro Ecclesiae in the Sistine Chapel on Thursday afternoon. Below, please find Vatican Radio’s translation of the full text of his homily. ************************************************************************************ In these three readings I see that there is something … Continue reading →

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Habemus Papem

Posted on March 13, 2013 by The Soul Brother

Viva Papa!!! Benedictio tibi gratia Francisci.

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Vene Sancte Spiritus! Extra omnes! Habemus Papam!

Posted on March 12, 2013 by The Soul Brother

Come Holy Spirit! Today in Rome 115 “Princes of the Church” inspired by God takes on one of their most solemn duties, the selection of a Pope. As they enter the Sistene Chapel awed by the most beautiful examples of … Continue reading →

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Letter From Priests’ Lovers Reignites Celibacy Debate

Posted on June 13, 2010 by The Soul Brother

St. Peter, “The Rock of the Church” and Jesus’ handpicked successor on Earth was a married man. Most of the Apostles were also married. Pope Adrian II was one of many Popes to have been married. Prior to his reign … Continue reading →

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