Pope Francis - Wikipedia
WEBIn 2013, Francis initially reaffirmed the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith's program to reform the U.S. Leadership Conference of Women Religious, [200] initiated under his predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI.
2013 papal conclave - Wikipedia
WEBName taken: Francis. ← 2005. A conclave was convened on 12 March 2013 to elect a pope to succeed Benedict XVI, who had resigned on 28 February. 115 participating cardinal-electors gathered. On the fifth ballot, [1] the conclave elected Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, SJ, Archbishop of Buenos Aires.
28 March 2013: Chrism Mass | Francis - Vatican
WEBMar 28, 2013 · CHRISM MASS. HOMILY OF POPE FRANCIS. Saint Peter's Basilica. Holy Thursday, 28 March 2013. Photo Gallery. [Multimedia] Dear Brothers and Sisters, This morning I have the joy of celebrating my first Chrism Mass as the Bishop of Rome.
The story behind Pope Francis' election - USA TODAY
WEBMar 16, 2013 · The story behind Pope Francis' election. David Gibson, Religion News Service. Bergoglio%27s name didn%27t surface as option in closed-door discussions week before conclave. Field had been...
"Evangelii Gaudium": Apostolic Exhortation on the Proclamation …
WEBNov 24, 2013 · The Pope loves everyone, rich and poor alike, but he is obliged in the name of Christ to remind all that the rich must help, respect and promote the poor. I exhort you to generous solidarity and to the return of economics and finance to an ethical approach which favours human beings.
Conclave 2013 | Pope Francis Speech | The New York Times
WEBConclave 2013 | Pope Francis Speech | The New York Times. Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina is the first non-European leader of the church in more than 1,000 years. ...more....
2013 Person of the Year: Pope Francis - TIME.com
WEBDec 11, 2013 · Pope Francis, The People’s Pope. He took the name of a humble saint and then called for a church of healing. The first non-European pope in 1,200 years is poised to transform a place that...
19 March 2013: Mass for the inauguration of the Pontificate | Francis
WEBMar 19, 2013 · Pope Francis presides over the Mass for the solemn inauguration of the Pontificate on the Solemnity of Saint Joseph, 19 March 2013
Transcript: Pope Francis' First Speech As Pontiff - NPR
WEBMar 13, 2013 · Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos Aires, Argentina, gave his first speech as pope Wednesday on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica.
Pope Francis named Time Person of the Year 2013 - CNN
WEBDec 11, 2013 · Time named Pope Francis its person of the year Wednesday after nine months of a papacy that has brought accolades from reformers, raised fears among conservatives, and drawn widespread...