On March 13, 2013, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, 76, archbishop of Buenos Aires was elected to become the first pope from the Americas. As the 265th successor to Saint Peter, he was the first pope to take the name of Francis, a name chosen in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi. Pope Francis was born in Buenos Aires on 17 December 1936, the son of Italian immigrants. He entered the novitiate of the Society of Jesus on 11 March 1958…
Pope Benedict XVI In union with the whole Catholic Church, we pray for the repose of the soul of Pope Benedict XVI, that after having served as the Vicar of Christ on earth, he may be welcomed into the heavenly kingdom and enjoy eternal glory with God’s chosen ones. Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger was born on April 16, 1927 in Bavaria, Germany. He chose the name Benedict XVI upon his election as pope, and he served from April 19, 2005 until…
Our world is hurting. We all need healing, yet many of us are separated from the very source of our strength. Jesus Christ invites us to return to the source and summit of our faith: His Real Presence in the Eucharist. The National Eucharistic Revival is a movement to restore understanding and devotion to this great mystery. Eucharistic Revival is the response of the whole Catholic Church in the United States to this divine invitation. Our hope is to renew…
ARCHDIOCESE OF ATLANTA 2022 SYNOD REPORT SUMMARY Highlights: At the close of the survey, there were a total of 7,150 responses, 65% from women. 11,000 attendees in 333 listening sessions in 108 locations. Over 50% of respondents identified as white/Caucasian, over 30% as Hispanic. Most of the respondents were born between the 1940s and 1980s. Themes for Discernment: One common theme among the respondents is the desire to be more connected to the Church, especially after the church closures due…