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Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Pittsburgh Area Catholic Leaders Hail Selection of Pope Francis

Pittsburgh area Catholic leaders reacted to the election of Pope Francis and were especially fixated on his 'New World' origins and the meaning behind the name he chose. Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina was selected as the new pope Wednesday.

Pittsburgh area Catholic leaders reacted to the election of Pope Francis and were especially fixated on his 'New World' origins and the meaning behind the name he chose. Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina was selected the new pope Wednesday and greeted the thousands who gathered at the Vatican. Closer to home, Catholic leaders here said they are excited about the selection. "Like most Catholics I was filled with great excitement when the white smoke emerged from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel. And although I didn't know all that much about Cardinal Bergoglio, his appearance and remarks from the balcony were both quite impressive. Further, the fact that he is a member of the Jesuit religious order founded by Saint Ignatius, a saint to whom I'm…

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Holy Child Catholic School, Saint Albert the Great Catholic Parish (in Baldwin-Whitehall Patch), Pittsburgh Area Catholic Leaders React to Pope Benedict XVI’s Resignation, and 1 more ›

Sandra

9:31 am on Friday, March 15, 2013

I like everything I heard about him so far.   more ›

Monday, February 11, 2013

Pittsburgh Area Catholic Leaders React to Pope Benedict XVI’s Resignation

Local Catholic leaders were surprised by the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI on Monday morning, but also called it a “powerful move” of strength by the pope for the church.

  • THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
  • Mike Jones
  • Monday, February 11

Local Catholic leaders were surprised by the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI on Monday morning, but also called it a “powerful move” of strength by the pope for the church. Sister Barbara Anne Quinn, principal of Holy Child Catholic School in Bridgeville, said she thinks the decision had to be a difficult one, but was in the best interest of the church. “To me, I was surprised given the fact that it hasn’t happened in 600 years,” she said. “I think it shows a very spiritual person who recognizes what was needed and doing what (he thinks is best).” The fact that is hasn’t happened since the 15th century is mind-boggling, she said, although it shows the church is not “stuck in a mold.” “It was a very powerful move and shows that the church …

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Local Religious Leaders and Parishioners React to Pope Benedict Resignation (in Sewickley Patch), Holy Child Catholic School, and St. Simon & Jude Church

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Roger

1:56 pm on Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Again, thanks for your response. With all the weighty and important topics covered in my posts, you have picked out one item on which to focus. This is regrettable because it has nothing to do with your mortality and your place into eternity. I suppose I should not be surprised at the response. The truth of the Bible has been rejected by many, just as the Bible itself predicts. These kinds of …   more ›

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