Category Archives: Pope Francis

I think the Cardinals made a great decision. The majority of hispanic people are catholic and also are a large percentage of the world population.  I think this was a bold move and shows that the Catholic church is listening to its followers. This is also the very first Pope from the America's.

As a born again Christian  it is difficult to render an opinion on the Catholic Church.

From all I've heard about Pope Francis, I think this is an excellent choice. I'm not Catholic but I did survive all-girls Catholic high school, so I've seen some of Catholic life.  Pope Francis is from an important part of the world for the church. 50% of Catholics are now living in Hispanic/Latino countries. He…

It's hard to project this early on what the ramifications will be from electing Argentine Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio, Pope Francis.  However, some of the sound bytes from the media state he is a modernizer and a progressive. Younger members are hoping Pope Francis will lean more liberal in his theology.  Latin America has the world's largest concentration of…

Congratulations to Pope Francis! In South America, the Catholic Church has grown, increasing their influence and the elevation of an Argentine Cardinal to the papacy is a reflection of that. Additionally, it has been an inspiration to the large Catholic Hispanic community in the U. S. The Pope's reputation for humility and caring for the…

This man seems to be God honoring, humble and conservative. Since he leads so many around the world, I see this as a great blessing.

The Leftists were calling for this but they are already attacking him for his Right-wing views. The attacks have been helpful in one way. Catholics in this country became accustomed the wringing our hands over the unorthodox, leftist inspired views of many in the Latin clergy. The Jesuits have long been liberal as well. But…

He is Pope of all!  His election has more to do with his abilities than his nationality. May God Bless him, give him strength to spread God's word and to purge the church of its corrupt ways.

I don't see that the fact that he is from Argentina and of Hispanic descent have any bearing on his being elected the new pope. It's far more important to me that he is a traditional Catholic and will uphold the teachings of the church. I am not familiar enough with him to know what…

The choice of the name Francis brings to mind St. Francis of Assisi.  If he has the qualities of St. Francis, he will be concerned about people.  If we put his election in American political terms, I think it says he is not an insider, not from "inside the Beltway."  As a non-European, he will…