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Christ’s Guidance Can Help Overcome Evil in the World, Says Pope Francis
March 24, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Pope Francis called in his first Palm Sunday Mass for an end to wars, economic conflicts that harm the weakest people in society, hunger for money and power, corruption and crimes against human life and creation, telling the faithful that Christ can help them overcome the evil in men and the world. continue reading »
Pope Francis, Benedict XVI Meet at Castel Gandolfo
March 23, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Pope Francis and Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI met and embraced at Castel Gandolfo, where the former pope has lived since resigning the pontificate late last month, the Vatican's spokesman said. continue reading »
El Salvadorans Want Assassinated Archbishop Romero Honored with Beatification
March 21, 2013 | by Grant Sabatier
This week El Salvador is remembering and honoring Archbishop of San Salvador, Oscar Arnulfo Romero who was assassinated while celebrating Mass, 33 years ago this year. continue reading »
Pope Francis Eagerly Looking Forward to World Youth Day in Brazil
March 20, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Pope Francis I is "very excited" about his July visit to Brazil to participate in World Youth Day, Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff said here Wednesday after a meeting with the new pontiff. continue reading »
Prince Felipe of Spain Invites Pope Francis to Visit
March 19, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Pope Francis asked Tuesday after the health of King Juan Carlos in his conversation with Crown Prince Felipe, who invited the pontiff to visit Spain with these words: "We will be delighted if you come." continue reading »
Pope Francis Surprise Phone Call to Plaza de Mayo in Buenos Aires on Inauguration Day
March 19, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The thousands of people who spent a sleepless night in the main square of Buenos Aires, Plaza de Mayo, to watch the Mass inaugurating their former Archbishop Jorge Mario Bergoglio had a pleasant surprise. continue reading »
Pope Francis I Officially Inaugurated as Pope with Most Latin American Leaders in Attendance
March 19, 2013 | by HS News Staff
This morning Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio, archbishop of Buenos Aires, officially became Pope Francis I with hundreds of thousands faithful in attendance at the inauguration including most leaders of Latin America. continue reading »
Argentine President Cristina Fernandez Has Private Audience with Pope Francis I
March 18, 2013 | by HS News Staff
In Latino Catholic news, Pope Francis I welcomed his first head of state, Argentine President Cristina Fernandez. The former Archbishop of Buenos Aires has been a vocal critic of Fernandez and her policies. continue reading »
Pope Francis Explains Choosing Name, Hopes Church Will Focus on Helping the Poor
March 16, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Pope Francis told reporters here Saturday why he chose to name himself after St. Francis of Assisi, explaining that he wants a church focused on the poor. continue reading »
Pope Francis Warns of Pessimism In Address to Cardinals
March 15, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Pope Francis said Friday in his meeting with the cardinals that they must avoid pessimism and find the courage every day to spread the Gospel to all corners of the earth. continue reading »
Sister of Pope Francis Asks World to Pray for Him As He Adjusts to New Job
March 14, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Jorge Mario Bergoglio, now Pope Francis, never wanted to be pontiff but will have to deal with the tough job he has been handed, his sister, Maria Elena Bergoglio, told Argentina's C5N cable news channel on Thursday. continue reading »
Pope Francis I Addresses Rome For First Time as Pope
March 14, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Argentina's Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio addressed tens of thousands of the faithful in St. Peter's Square late Wednesday after being chosen as the new pope of the Roman Catholic Church continue reading »
JUST IN: First Pope from Latin America – Argentine Cardinal Bergoglio now Pope Francisco
March 13, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The Papal conclave has chosen the new Pope to lead the 1.2 billion Catholics in the world and he hails from Latin America. This is the first pope outside of Europe and the first from Latin America. continue reading »
Three Votes Down, Still No New Pope
March 13, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The Roman Catholic Church's 115 cardinal electors sent a fume of black smoke into the skies over Vatican City on Wednesday, telling the world that they had not yet been able to select a new pope after three votes. continue reading »
Cardinals’ First Vote for New Pope is Inconclusive
March 13, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Black smoke came out of the Sistine Chapel's chimney Tuesday evening, indicating that the first ballot of the 115 cardinals charged with choosing a new pope did not produce a result. continue reading »
