Pray Tell gave extensive coverage to the election of Pope Francis.
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Tag: Papal Transition
Pope Francis: “I am not a Renaissance prince…”
Whether it leads to any real changes in governance remains to be seen. Time will tell. No predictions from me. Just hopes and prayers.
Read morePope Francis at 100 Days: Voices from Europe
Across Europe, in Italy, France, Austria, and Germany, there is overwhelming praise for Pope Francis after 100 days in office. Even raising money has gotten easier.
Read moreThe first 100 days of Pope Francis
“The Argentine soon made it clear that he had no appetite for the creeping traditionalism and pomp of church power that had begun under his predecessor.”
Read morePope Francis and the perils of the premature victory dance
The time has not yet come for a progressive celebration of victory. It probably should never come.
Read moreReporting on Benedict and Francis from Bavaria
In the Süddeutsche Zeitung from Munich – most likely a newspaper Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI reads daily – Matthias Drobinski is noting the contrast between Pope Francis and his predecessor.
Read moreU.S. Catholics Express Favorable View of Pope Francis
The contrast to Pope Benedict at the beginning of his term is striking.
Read moreThe Francis Effect
What is the Francis Effect like at your place? What do you make of it?
Read moreConclave Secretary: “This Pope Will Surely Give a Different Image of the Church”
Archbishop Lorenzo Baldisseri was secretary of the conclave that elected the new pope.
Read moreCardinal Sandri: “Revolutionary Pontificate” – Archbishop Müller: “No Revolutionary”
“With Francis a springtime of the church is beginning.” – Cardinal Sandri
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