The new Pope has been introduced in Rome. Argentine Jorge Bergoglio is the first ever from the Americas. He will be known as Pope Francis. He's 76 years old. There was applause inside Vancouver's Holy Rosary Cathedral as Archbishop Michael Miller announced the new leader of the Catholich Church. The church has an estimated 1.2 billion members … [Read more...]
The process to select a new pope begins tomorrow
March 11, 2013 by
Roman Catholic Cardinals begin the process of electing a new pope tomorrow. Italian Cardinal Angelo Sodano will offer the opening mass tomorrow morning in latin. The sacred act in St. Peter's Basilica officially starts the papal conclave. It's open to the public as well. All of the prelates continue to abide by the strict oath of secrecy that … [Read more...]
Local Catholics react to Pope resigning
February 11, 2013 by
In the wake of the Pope's unexpected announcement that he is resigned February 28th, parishoners at Vancouver's Holy Rosary Cathedral are suprised, but understanding of the 85-year-old's decision. Ruby Largo says given the pressures of the modern age, she respects the Pope's decision to step down. She says she is "disappointed but if he really … [Read more...]
