Posts Tagged ‘Pope Francis’

New Zealand bishops welcome election of Pope Francis

Thursday, March 14th, 2013

Election of new Pope brings great joy for NZ Catholic Church New Zealand Catholic Bishops awoke this morning to the message ‘Habemus Papem’ we have a Pope and the presentation of newly elected Pope Francis with joy, and excitement. “We’ve been prayerfully watching the Conclave and awaiting an announcement of a new Pope with hope Read more

“Good evening”: Pope Francis

Thursday, March 14th, 2013

Good evening! You know that the duty of the conclave was to provide Rome with a bishop. It looks as if my brothers the cardinals went to fetch him from the end of the world! I’d like to thank you for your welcome. The people of Rome: thank you! I’d like to pray for Benedict Read more