With pigtails is still on my dresser. I was confirmed and attended ccd and still have the ccd books. But as i watch today, i heard priests and others who know pope francis describe him as humble and open to new ideas. And in part, they said that because of the name he has chosen, francis, no other pope has done that. He could have chosen the name for Saint Francis of xavier, one of the first jess wits, but i like to think he chose in honor of assisi, a man who is humble and loves animals. It should be noted assisi was never ordained as a priest. Saint francis claimed that the voice of god came to him and ordered him to rebuild the church. And when i visited assisi, a town in italy, it was a spiritual experience. But i do not practice now. I am ecumenical, and im not alone. Many people i know who were raised catholic no longer attend mass and many arent raising their children catholic either whether because of the sex scandal, the views on women or homosexuality. The Catholic Church has
Anderson cooper in rome starts right now. The world has a new pope. 1. 2 billion catholics have a new leader and unlike many they have ever had. A short time ago, stepped on to the balcony, begins day one of his papacy as a true pioneer in many ways. The first latin american pope, the first noneuropean pope in modern times. First to take the name francis after Saint Francis of assisi. This one made history quickly, as well. Extraordinary scene in the square. The five rounds of voting, a decision. And as the white smoke rose, the crowd in st. Peters square erupted. The joy. This time, not tempered by mourning as it was eight years ago, because for the first time in 598 years, the previous pope is alive and well, retired, not deceased. As word got out, the crowd grew larger. People literally running to the square, romans and visitors, even people making airline connections, racing to the square. More than 150,000 in all, officials say. All eyes on that small balcony, waiting, watching, w
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