Good interview – Cardinal Dolan explains electing a new Pope
I have developed much more respect for Dolan in the last few years then I had. His work rate in the Archdiocese is still very high.
BB: ” Bill Belichick’s girlfriend leaves him for Lou Holtz”
You need to be a football fan to know who these people are – Belichick was the hugely successful coach of the Boston Patriot’s and Lou Holtz won the College national championship coaching Notre Dame. CHAPEL HILL, NC — Sources close to Jordon Hudson confirmed today that the 24-year-old has officially dumped Bill Belichick for … Read more
Why was today’s Feast of St. Joseph the Worker established?
Here is a petty good explanation from the paid ($20/mth) version of perplexityAI. Feast Day of St. Joseph the Worker Date and Significance The Feast of St. Joseph the Worker is celebrated on May 1 each year. This date was established in 1955 by Pope Pius XII to coincide with International Workers’ Day, also … Read more
The Eastern Rite Catholic Bishops honor Pope Francis
Like this, that I posted yesterday, another example of the universality of the Church. It is about nine minutes long and beautiful.
Francis funeral shows universality of the Church & the rise of Africa and Asia
This is part of a conversation between an Irish Vatican journalist and a Sky News Australia TV presenter. I've posted it to start with about 4 minutes left, with a discussion of the growth of the African and Asian churches; where at least the near future of the Church (my opinion) is.
Bob Dylan’s tribute to Pope Francis
Statement he released on the day the Pope died. Thanks to RR for sending me this.
Pope Francis on why he’s being buried at St. Mary Major instead of St Peter’s
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
Short – View of the crowd & final commendation & farewell for Pope Francis
First the large crowd – no sound provided, probably taken by a drone. The commendation and farewell – beautiful
From CatholicVote – “Farewell Francis”
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
JD Vance speaks about his brief meeting with Pope Francis and his feelings toward him
Vance met with the Holy Father Sunday morning, less than 24 hours before the pope’s sudden death.