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New pope ignites enthusiasm and hope in Latinos
Photo credit: Shelly Guadalupe cries at St. Patricks Cathedral as a new Pope is named. (Charles Eckert)
Ya era hora!
The selection of Jorge Mario Bergoglio as the 266th pope has not only suffused the Latino Catholic community with pride, but ignited enthusiasm and instilled hope in a congregation in need of reassurance that they are valued and loved.
"I didn't really feel a connection to the last pope and haven't really been feeling a connection to the church. With all the scandals,...
Read more »Cardinal Dolan reacts to Pope's resignation
Photo credit: Timothy Cardinal Dolan during Christmas Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral. (Barbara Alper)
Cardinal Timothy Dolan said he was "shocked" by the news of Pope Benedict XVI's resignation at the end of this month, according to CBS News.
"I'm as shocked and startled as all of you," Dolan told reporters Monday morning. "I don't know what to say. I myself am waiting for information, for instructions."
The 85-year-old Pope will step down Feb. 28 due to...
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