Tom Faranda's Folly

As I said in previous posts, I was hoping for a non-European, non- USA Pope. Argentine Jorge Bergoglio elected Pope Francis And there's this – He's the first Jesuit Pope    

Supplied by an Italian Monastery. Good PR; should help them sell more in the future (Cardinal Dolan is no doubt happy…). "Do you know what helps select a Good Pope? A good beer."  

I posted here yesterday about Rivera, with a link to an excellent article reviewing his career.

Last evening. Tim was in a chirpy mood and as we headed out the door I told Brigid "Tim's in a good mood – he'll probably try to go for something". And he did. Old record 405, and Tim did singles (barefoot – he wasn't wearing the shoes he usually wears for squatting) at 405, … Read more

150,000 in St. Peter's Square. The article is from the LA Times "To love the church means also to have the courage to take difficult, painful decisions, always keeping the good of the church in mind, not oneself," said Benedict, his voice slightly hoarse but unwavering. "I have had moments of joy and light, but … Read more

Fr. George Rutler, Anglican convert and noted speaker and author. He is the pastor of the Church of Our Saviour, on Park Ave. and 38th St.   FROM THE PASTOR February 24, 2013 by Fr. George W. Rutler The meteorite that exploded over Russia's Ural Mountains with the force of thirty atomic bombs had the … Read more

I have been enjoying Bill Donohue’s little news release commentaries on the pending Papal conclave, up on the Catholic League website. Here’s one A fascinating montage of opinions on the Pope and another an amusing piece on how “Unsolicited Advice” for the Catholic Church has “surged” both of which I posted. And then there’s this … Read more

In the form of a press release from the Catholic League on February 15th UNSOLICITED ADVICE SURGES Bill Donohue comments on reaction to the pope’s resignation: The decision of Pope Benedict XVI to retire has elicited a surge of unsolicited advice on how the Catholic Church must change. Paradoxically, most of it is coming from … Read more

Here's a short essay I just came across, written a couple of years ago. Takes only a few minutes to read.  The Pope's book mentioned – Jesus of Nazareth (vol 2; I reviewed it here - Lenten reading: Jesus of Nazareth, by Pope Benedict XVI ) I did read; Kung's I didn't. The review is relevant … Read more

The inside story from my friend Bernadette –