Tag: Papal Transition
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Is He “Pope” or “Bishop of Rome”?
This word choice contains a clear message, regarding both the sense of episcopal collegiality and of ecumenism.
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Reading the Language of Papal Clothing
A model drawn from social anthropology can shed light on the differences in papal vesture.
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The “Room of Tears,” All Ready for the Newly-Elected Pope
All the finery was there, ready for the new pope. But he had another plan.
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Francis at inaugural Mass: Pope must be servant, ‘inspired by lowly’
“It will be interesting to see, in this age of instant communication, whether those bishops who have begun preaching with miter and crosier will dial it all back in imitation of Pope Francis,” someone or the other said.
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Pope Francis Isn’t Using His Apostolic Palace
Pope Francis is meeting dignataries in the hotel, not the palace, though he has taken posession of it.
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No cuff links!
More from the “Pope of Chaos.”
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Cardinal Hummes, Close to Pope Francis: “New Methods of Doing Mass”
“The church does not work anymore.”
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No Red Cape for Pope Francis: “Carnival Time is Over!”
Pope Francis is sweeping away trappings of court ceremonial left and right.
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Scenes from the first Papal Mass of Francis
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