Glorious Day: Blessed Pope Paul VI

Pope Francis beatification mass of Blessed Pope Paul VI
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Radiant Holy Father

Papa Franciso
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Good Luck With That

Pope Francis: 'Gift of Counsel Through Prayer'

Amazing Canonization Mass Photos

Canonization Mass of Sts. Pope John XXIII & Pope John Paul II
April 27, 2014(Source: Salt & Light TV)

Canonization Mass-Sts. Pope John XXIII & Pope John Paul II

April 27, 2014 Mass

Pope Francis~One Year Later

Pope Planning Asia Trip

Pope Francis traveling to Asia in 2014 or 2015:

The first Jesuit Pope in the history of the Church, who once wanted to go as a missionary to Japan, has his eyes fixed on Asia, the continent where two-thirds of the world’s population lives but where Christians count for a minority 3% , and Catholics 2%. He wishes to share the Good News of Jesus with the many Asian peoples who do not yet know him, and to build good relations with the leaders and followers of the other major religions that live there.

Benedict XVI did not visit Asia, but Francis is on record as saying that he intends to do so. Many Asian Church leaders say they expect him to make his first visit to their continent in the second half of 2014. He has received several invitations, including from the Philippines – the country with the largest Catholic population, Korea –a country with a vibrant Catholic Church, Japan - which he visited in 1987, where Shintoism and Buddhism are the dominant religions, and Sri Lanka, a predominantly Buddhist country which is still recovering from a bloody civil war and massive violation of human rights. The Vatican has yet to announce any such trip.

Happy Birthday Pope Francis !!!

Born: Jorge Mario Bergoglio
December 17, 1936
Buenos Aires, Argentina

Many faces of Pope Francis in 2013

Papal stamps 

We love our Pope...Papa Bergoglio 

Loving Pope Francis

Viva Il Papa Francesco 

Vatican Escape Route~Passetto di Borgo

Passetto di Borgo 

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Pope Francis Greets Jewish Leaders

A Baseball Cap & Forgiveness

Pope Francis provides cap to young boy: Love your enemies: Do not seek revenge:

Smitten With Bergoglio

A child mesmerized with Pope Francis' cross

A rosary 

I was NOT an early fan or supporter of Bergoglio, but I must say, I am now smitten with Pope Francis

Pope Francis~Calls Upon Even Non-Believers To Do Good

Pope Francis: Service To Others Is Paramount

Israeli President Visits Pope

Via Newsmax:

Israeli President Shimon Peres warned Pope Francis Tuesday that the Middle East is “disintegrating” and that the pontiff “has an important role” to play in bringing peace to the region and the world. During their half-hour conversation, Peres said the Middle East is in “real existential danger” and cited the severe lack of employment, of food and water. He warned that if these problems are not resolved, “violence and terror will gain a central place, as dangerous weapons fall into the hands of extremists.”

An Israeli government statement said Peres spoke of the danger of Iran’s nuclear-weapons program and Syria’s “huge quantities of chemical weapons.” He told the Pope that Iran “must be prevented from acquiring nuclear weapons and that Syrian chemical weapons must not fall into irresponsible hands.”

Peres welcomed the recent meeting between Secretary of State John Kerry and Arab League foreign ministers in Washington. He expressed hope for talks between Israel and the Palestinians under the leadership of Abu Mazen who, he said, is a “genuine partner for peace.” In its statement, the Vatican said Pope Francis and Peres expressed hopes for a speedy resumption of peace talks and an agreement that draws on “courageous decisions” and the support of the international community.

A resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict would contribute to peace and stability throughout the region, the Vatican said. The Israeli statement said Pope Francis suggested creating “a global meeting of hope with the heads of all the world's faiths and to come out against violence and terror.”

The Pope also condemned anti-Semitism, saying it goes against the beliefs of Christianity and that it “must be opposed in every country in the world and every corner of the globe,” the Israeli statement continued. Peres praised Pope Francis for his example, noting his humility and pursuit of peace. 

St. Paul Outside The Walls

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