CNA: Pope Francis made a private visit to the tomb of St. Peter on the afternoon of Easter Monday to spend time in prayer before the remains of the first pontiff. Read more here.
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Pope Encourages Priests to Hear More Confessions: Be Available
Catholic Culture: Pope Francis joined a prominent Vatican official and seven priests for lunch on Holy Thursday and emphasized the importance of hearing confessions, according to a priest who was present at the meeting. More here.
Pope Calls Buenos Aires Newspaper Kiosk to Cancel Delivery
I love this story: Especially the part about the rubber bands. CNA: Pope Francis surprised the owner of a kiosk in Buenos Aires with a telephone call to send his greetings and explain that he will no longer need a … Continue reading
Pope Addresses Diplomatic Corps: ‘No Peace Without Truth’
CNA reports: The second reason that he chose Francis, the Pope recalled, is that the saint worked to build peace. “But there is no true peace without truth!” he stressed. “There cannot be true peace if everyone is his own criterion, … Continue reading
Papal Coat of Arms Is Unveiled
Here is a picture of Pope Francis’ Coat of Arms. He has kept his episcopal motto: miserando atque eligendo, which he took from a commentary of Saint Bede on the calling of Saint Matthew. Literally it means “showing mercy even … Continue reading
