Saint James Vicariate For Hebrew Speaking Catholics in Israel
One year since election of Pope Francis
Pope Francis was elected on March 13, 2014. It has been an exciting year. Rome Reports published a list of ten key themes in the year that has passed.
1. Help
The Pope has repeatedly asked that we pray for him
2. Austerity
His austere style has caught our attention.
3. Press conference
The Pope’s invitation to ask him anything.
4. Sick
He has kept the sick in his embrace.
5. Migrants
He is very concerned about the fate of migrants.
6. Peace
He has repeatedly cried out and prayed for peace.
7. Tenderness
He loves having the children around him.
8. Jokes
He loves to laugh and make others laugh too.
9. Briefcase
He carries his own as a sign that he is always ready to work.
10. Benedict XVI
He has shown great love for his predecessor.
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