Habemus Papam
“We have a Pope!”
Pope Francis I
Interesting Facts
FIRST Francis FIRST Latin American [In fact the FIRST American from North or South] FIRST Jesuit Pope FIRST non-European in over 1000 years!
At 7.05pm on Wednesday 13th March 2013, the white smoke came out of the chimney on the Sistine Chapel and the bells of St Peters began to ring, "Habemus Papam"
So what is a Jesuit?
A member of the Society of Jesus Jesuits are known for their work in education, academic research and for their missionary efforts.
Why Francis?
- St Francis of Assisi – Care for the Poor
This may show us three things:
his desire to be a force of unity in a divided Church (Franciscans were seen as ‘rivals to Jesuits) his heart for the poor his intent to "repair God's house, which has fallen into ruin"... that is, to rebuild the church.
Background of Pope Francis 1
Name Date of Birth Place of Birth Family
Education
Religious Life
When was he ordained a Priest?______
When was he ordained a Bishop? ______
When was he made Arch Bishop? ______
When was he made Cardinal? ______
During his life as Cardinal, Pope Francis was known for his humble lifestyle.
Lived in a simple apartment rather than the archbishop's palace. He gave up his chauffeured limousine in favour of taking the bus to work. He cooked his own meals. He flies economy class to Rome. He's known locally simply as "Fr Jorge.“ He told Argentineans not to travel to Rome to celebrate if he was appointed but to give their money to the poor
Explain what this tells us about him as a person
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Name the languages which Pope Francis is fluent in
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He is now successor to Saint Peter, the first Pope. How many Popes have there been since Peter?
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O God, look with favour, we pray, on Francis. our Pope
Grant that he, whom you have made Peter’s successor,
may be for your people a visible source and foundation
of unity in faith and of communion.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
Amen.
Your Prayer for the New Holy Father: ______
YOU ARE PETER & ON THIS ROCK I WILL BUILD MY CHURCH