One year ago today, the College of Cardinals elected Cardinal Robert Prevost as the 267th Successor of Peter. Taking the name Leo XIV, he became the first U.S.-born pope in the history of the Church. We give thanks for his ministry and continue to pray for our Holy Father.
On the day I was entrusted with the ministry of the Successor of Peter, exactly one year ago, the Church celebrated the Supplication to Our Lady of the Holy Rosary of #Pompeii. I therefore had to come here, to place my service under the protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary. #PastoralVisit https://t.co/uui9x3qPhh
Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, Jan. 26, at 3pm in Rome, at the Basilica of Sant’Eugenio in Viale delle belle arti, 10. Clergy who wish to participate are welcome & invited to bring vestments.
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@KatiePMcGrady This came to mind as I was trying to go to sleep: https://t.co/w4jXfMVOKi. It was a happy surprise for your mother. You will also get wonderful surprises!
@KatiePMcGrady I'm sending prayers your way! When I plan something that doesn't work out, I try to accept it and move on, but I also tend to get frustrated. May you experience peace in the future as your sister discerns her vocation.
At 9:45 AM, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber, announced the death of Pope Francis from the Casa Santa Marta with these words:
"Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis. At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of His Church.
He taught us to live the values of the Gospel with fidelity, courage, and universal love, especially in favor of the poorest and most marginalized. With immense gratitude for his example as a true disciple of the Lord Jesus, we commend the soul of Pope Francis to the infinite merciful love of the One and Triune God."
11 men were ordained as Roman Catholic priests in Boston on Saturday. Their ages range from 26 to 63 years old, and they hail from Massachusetts, Connecticut, Mexico, El Salvador, Vietnam, Colombia, and Cameroon https://t.co/K1eJTxfsbV
In Stratford, CT, Fr. Peter Adamski has installed a 24/7 Eucharistic adoration through his porch window. People can pull up in their cars, or stop while walking by, and kneel to pray in adoration for a moment. #Catholic