Tom Faranda's Folly

Statement he released on the day the Pope died. Thanks to RR for sending me this.  

There are seven other Pope's also buried in St. Mary Major. Hit the link for some pictures of the burial site. ROME // The cardinal stewarding Saint Mary Major Basilica, where Pope Francis will be buried, revealed this week that the pontiff initially intended to be buried in St. Peter’s Basilica, but changed his mind … Read more

First the large crowd – no sound provided, probably taken by a drone.   The commendation and farewell – beautiful

A heartfelt note from an organization that has worked very hard to get the message of Jesus into the public square. Tomorrow, we lay the body of Pope Francis to rest.   Thousands of dignitaries from around the world will attend the solemn Mass in St. Peter’s Square.   America will be well represented: President … Read more

Vance met with the Holy Father Sunday morning, less than 24 hours before the pope’s sudden death.

Very nice – you will have to turn up the volume.

Before a packed crowd in St. Peter’s Square. At the end there’s a short video of JD Vance visit with him several days ago.  

Easter Monday, with a few more pictures – these sent to me by people & publications. And here’s what I posted yesterday – Redux: The Resurrection: Four Artists from M.P. The Carmelite sisters From N B – John Ch. 20,  Peter and the Beloved Disciple running to the empty tomb From the Knights of Columbus … Read more

I went back to find which Easter I had first had the thought to post some artists renditions of the Resurrection. Turns out it was April 12th, 2009. I’ve reposted the whole thing below. And below it all is a picture I came across from a posting in 2010, taken by Lauren, the daughter of … Read more

I am skeptical myself that the shroud is the authentic shroud around Jesus. I think there is much better evidence.