All the finery was there, ready for the new pope. But he had another plan.
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Francis at inaugural Mass: Pope must be servant, ‘inspired by lowly’
“It will be interesting to see, in this age of instant communication, whether those bishops who have begun preaching with miter and crosier will dial it all back in imitation of Pope Francis,” someone or the other said.
Read morePope Francis Isn’t Using His Apostolic Palace
Pope Francis is meeting dignataries in the hotel, not the palace, though he has taken posession of it.
Read moreNo cuff links!
More from the “Pope of Chaos.”
Read moreCardinal Hummes, Close to Pope Francis: “New Methods of Doing Mass”
“The church does not work anymore.”
Read moreNo Red Cape for Pope Francis: “Carnival Time is Over!”
Pope Francis is sweeping away trappings of court ceremonial left and right.
Read moreScenes from the first Papal Mass of Francis
Pope Francis’ first sermon
Very simple, very biblical, spoken standing at the lectern, without any written notes, but with some energy and joy.
Read moreFirst Impressions of Pope Francis
Pope Francis I made his first public appearance wearing house dress, not choir dress. He doesn’t care much for ecclesiastical pomp and splendor, we read.
Read morePope Francis
Well, that was a surprise.
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