A Shepherd Who Smells of His Sheep

Pope Francis' First Apostolic Visit Brings a New Take on World Youth Day

By Junno Arocho Esteves


Francis standing in line with other passengers carrying his own bag - on his way to Brazil. A Rare sight for a Pope!!!
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ROME, July 23, 2013 (Zenit.org) - As the Alitalia flight carrying Pope Francis landed in Rio de Janeiro, a palpable excitement filled the air as hundreds of thousands filled the streets of Brazil and millions following on TV and Internet, awaited the arrival of the first Latin American Pope in South America.

Pope Francis says atheists can do good and go to heaven too!

By Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)

Pope Francis has good news for atheists. Jesus died and was raised for them as well. His redemptive embrace was for all, not just a chosen few.The choice to accept its reach is our own. The Holy Father was not teaching anything new. In fact, this hope that all who do not yet know God are not only capable of doing good - but will progress toward that knowledge of God by doing good - is ancient. The Church wants all men and women to be saved.

Pope Francis calls us to love one another more clearly.