Mar 19, 2013 6:40am

On the Feast of St. Joseph, March 19, 2013: The Inauguration of His Holiness, Pope Francis. Welcome Holy Father!

Pope Pius XII was crowned at a coronation Mass on March 4, 1939. This is a ticket to that liturgy. Coronations of popes continued until 1963 when Pope Paul VI was the last pope to be crowned with the tiara. Since then popes h... read more »

Mar 17, 2013 6:51am

"Let Us Invoke the Madonna Who Held Mercy Himself in Her Arms"--Pope Francis

At noon on Sundays, the pope always delivers a greeting to the people gathered in St. Peter's Square followed by the recitation of the Angelus. Pope Francis preceded this appearance today, March 17th, with Mass at the Church ... read more »

Mar 15, 2013 6:43am

Cardinal Bergoglio's 2013 Lenten Letter

The newly elected Pope Francis I gave this Lenten Address to the people of Buenos Aires recently. We offer his words in an effort to acquaint you with the insights and concerns of our new Holy Father. Welcome Holy Father! A... read more »

Mar 13, 2013 3:06pm

Habemus Papam!!! Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio from Argentina: Pope Francis

Pope Francis I: The first Francis! The first Jesuit! The first pontiff from South America!Welcome, Holy Father! Habemus Papam! Text of the Announcement of the Newly Elected Pope in Latin and in English Annuntio vobis gaud... read more »

Mar 12, 2013 4:18pm

March 12, 2013: The Conclave Begins: A Large Scrutiny Ballot, A Vota Scrutiny Used During the Election of Pope Benedict XVI

A large scrutiny ballot: Vota Scrutiny. A scrutiny ballot is a list of the cardinals in a conclave, and this one is from 2005. It is basically a tally sheet used while electing a new pope. The cardinals follow along, ... read more »

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