Pray Tell gave extensive coverage to the election of Pope Francis.
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Pray Tell gave extensive coverage to the election of Pope Francis.
Read moreWhether it leads to any real changes in governance remains to be seen. Time will tell. No predictions from me. Just hopes and prayers.
Read moreAcross 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 more“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 moreThe time has not yet come for a progressive celebration of victory. It probably should never come.
Read moreIn 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 moreThe contrast to Pope Benedict at the beginning of his term is striking.
Read moreWhat is the Francis Effect like at your place? What do you make of it?
Read moreArchbishop Lorenzo Baldisseri was secretary of the conclave that elected the new pope.
Read more“With Francis a springtime of the church is beginning.” – Cardinal Sandri
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