Woke up to the exciting news about the election of Pope Francis! Called my mom and dad to share in their excitement. Spent more time than I care to admit searching the internet and watching tv rebroadcasts all saying the same thing - "We don't know much about this guy." I'm looking forward to reading more of what Pope Francis has said and written in the past. After two scholarly popes, I wonder what Pope Francis' gift will be. Can I still get the indulgence from the Papal Blessing if I watched it several hours after it happened? The protodeacon did say it was available to users of new media. . . I thought the conclave might last a little longer, but a quick election seems to say that this was the obvious choice.
So Viva il Papa! May he lead the Church well.
In the Shadow of the Past
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