theleaven.com | vol. 34, no. 31 | march 22, 2013 Pope Francis

“We have been called to heal wounds, to unite what has fallen apart, and to bring home those who have lost their way.” — St. Francis of Assisi 2 archbishop theleaven.com | March 22, 2013 March 22, 2013 | theleaven.com pope francis 3 Life will be victorious Church belonged in the streets, asserted pope We cannot follow Christ without it leading to Calvary from an early age fter the elec- ATICAN CITY (CNS) — Jorge Mario tion of Pope Marian Consecration Masses calendar Bergoglio was born Dec. 17, 1936, in Francis, I was VBuenos Aires, Argentina. He grew asked in a radio I have been delighted by the many people in the Archdio- archbishop up in Barrio de Flores, a working-class interview if I cese who have accepted my invitation to consecrate them- Naumann neighborhood. His father was a railway Athought the church should selves to Jesus through Mary on the feast of the Annuncia- worker, his mother a homemaker. As a update the process of elect- tion, which this year is celebrated on Mon., April 8. Thank you March 23 youth, the pope studied in public schools ing a pope. The interviewer for making this self-administered retreat with me by utilizing “Catholic Way” taping and in high school obtained a technical went on to inquire: “In this archbishop the meditations found in Father Michael Gaitley’s book, “33 certification as a age of instant messaging, do Joseph F. Naumann Days to Morning Glory.” For those who wish, there will be two March 24 chemist. you think that they will get communal opportunities to make your Marian consecration. Palm Sunday Mass at From a young rid of the white smoke and On Sun., April 7, I will celebrate a 5 p.m. Mass at St. Michael Cathedral age, he knew he just tweet the results of the being subjected to outside Church in Leawood. The Mass will be for the Second Sunday would become a March 26 papal election? Do you think pressure. They can prayer- of Easter but, as part of the Eucharist, we will make our Mar- priest. Amalia Da- ian consecration on the eve of the feast of the Annunciation. Chrism Mass at Savior that they will abandon the fully focus their attention on monte, who grew Also, on Mon., April 8, I will celebrate a noon Mass at Most Pastoral Center secrecy of the conclave and discerning who can best lead up in the pope’s Pure Heart of Mary Church in Topeka. There will be a special neighborhood, become more transparent by the church at this particular joy in making this consecration to Jesus through Mary united March 28 reportedly was inviting in the press?” moment. with many others who share the same love for Jesus and his Holy Thursday Mass at briefly the object This interview remind- I told her that I did not Blessed Mother. Cathedral of his affections. ed me of William Kristol’s know about the “white Damonte, who still smoke.” Certainly, there is (editor and publisher of The March 29 cardinals went to the ends responsibility of building Jorge Mario Bergoglio lives in the same no reason that this has to be Weekly Standard magazine) Good Friday liturgy at neighborhood, has of the world to find a new the church with the living as a young man. the first signal that we have comments after Pope Ben- Cathedral said in interviews bishop for Rome. The Holy stones that are the people of a new pope. Personally, I edict’s visit to the United that when they were 12, Pope Francis said hope the church does not States. Mr. Kristol, who is Father, before giving us God, but always on the cor- March 30 that, if he could not marry her, he would change it. I think that it adds Jewish, remarked that the his first blessing as pope, nerstone that is Jesus Christ. Easter Vigil Mass at Ca- CNS photo/Diego Fernandez Otero, Clarin handout via Reuters become a priest. to the charm and the drama last two Catholic popes have with what we are learning The Holy Father remind- thedral Argentine Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, right, now Pope Francis, is pictured traveling by subway in Buenos Aires in 2008. The 76-year-old Jesuit When the pope was 21, he became of the election. It connects been very impressive indi- is characteristic humility, ed the cardinals that at the became the first Latin American pope and was installed on March 19 as the leader of the world’s 1.2 billion Catholics. gravely ill with severe pneumonia and had the election of a new pope viduals. He noted how both requested that those in St. heart of their ministry is the March 31 his right lung partially removed. The Vat- with those elected previous- were brilliant intellectuals, Peter’s Square first pray for professing of Jesus Christ. Easter Mass at Cathedral ican spokesman, Jesuit Father Federico ly and it is a visual remind- but even more impressive him, asking God to bless Without Jesus, Pope Francis Lombardi, has confirmed this, noting that er that the election of the was their personal integri- him in fulfilling his new says the church might be “a Argentines feel mixed emotions over it is “not a handicap” in the pope’s life. Holy Father for the Catholic ty. They lived in a manner responsibilities. charitable nongovernmental archbishop In 1958, Pope Francis entered the no- Church is unique and differ- consistent with what they His decision to ride in the organization, but not . . . the keleher vitiate of the Society of Jesus and, two ent from all the trivia that is taught. Mr. Kristol said you bus with the other cardinals bride of the Lord.” years later, he took his first vows as a Je- March 21-22 have to give the College back to Domus Santa Marta, Moreover, the Holy Father sharing ‘Father Jorge’ with the world suit. In 1963, on returning to Buenos Ai- tweeted every day. Labor Review Board — New With regard to the secre- of Cardinals high marks his going by himself to St. challenged the cardinals, By David Agren Pope Francis adopted the attitude Barrio de Flores is a working-class res, he studied philosophy at San Miguel York Seminary. cy of the conclave, this is in their selection of these Mary Major to pray, carry- cautioning: “When we do Catholic News Service that the church belongs in the street. neighborhood. The new pope’s father Between 1964 and 1965, he taught something that the church leaders for the church. Then ing his own luggage — all not profess Jesus Christ, we He built chapels and missions in poor was a railway worker, his mother a March 24 literature and psychology at a Jesuit sec- could change, but once he proposed that maybe our are apparently consistent profess the worldliness of Federal Prison Mass UENOS AIRES, Argenti- areas and sent seminarians to serve homemaker. As a youth, the pope stud- ondary school in Santa Fe, Argentina. In nation ought to look into with the lifelong habits of the devil, a demonic world- again, I hope we do not. I na (CNS) — Oscar Justo, them. ied in public schools, which included 1966, he taught at the prestigious Colegio this method of selecting our our new Holy Father. It is liness.” asked the reporter to think Confessions — Church of 60, begs for bills and coins He spoke out often against injus- technical certification as a chemist. del Salvador secondary school in Buenos back to our last presidential leadership. obvious that Pope Francis The Gospel for the Mass the Nativity Leawood from a perch next to St. tice, such as the treatment of migrant He returned often to the barrio, to truly believes in the title was Mt 16: 13-23, the con- Aires. election. Everyone was so To use a metaphor that Joseph Parish in Barrio de workers from neighboring countries St. Joseph Parish, where he was sched- In 1967, he returned to his theological that has been given to popes fession of St. Peter. In this glad when it was over. Our might normally be associ- March 26 BFlores, the neighborhood where Pope and those lured into the sex trade, and uled to celebrate Mass on Palm Sun- studies and was ordained a priest Dec. 13, for centuries, “servant of the passage, Peter professed his American election process ated more with the baseball Chrism Mass at Savior Francis was born. against social issues such as abortion day. 1969. After his perpetual profession as a requires candidates to do Cardinals, the selection of servants of God.” belief in Jesus as Messiah, Pastoral Center As Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio and same-sex marriage. At St. Joseph, parishioners shared Jesuit in 1973, he became master of nov- endless self-promotion, Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio to In his first homily as the Son of the living God. In of Buenos Aires, Pope Francis passed He criticized the late President memories. ices at San Miguel. Later that same year, campaigning for the of- serve as the new successor pope, given to the cardinals turn, Jesus declared Peter March 28 by often, walking from the bus stop or Nestor Kirchner and President Cris- “He always carried his own bags,” he was elected superior of the Jesuit prov- fice. Even worse, to win an of St. Peter appears, from on the day following his to be the “rock” upon which Mass — Sisters, Servants surfacing from a nearby subway sta- tina Fernandez de Kirchner, who suc- recalled Zaira Sanchez, 72. ince of Argentina and Uruguay. election today a candidate all early indications, to be election, Pope Francis de- Our Lord would build the of Mary, Kansas City, Kan. tion. But he always took time to greet ceeded her husband in 2007, and their After Mass, “people would wait out- Some controversy had arisen over the and his supporters, it would another home run by the scribed the life of a disciple church and to whom he de- Justo, offer a blessing and provide a way of doing politics — by building side and he would bless all of them and position taken by Pope Francis during Ar- March 29 seem, must engage in all College of Cardinals. Pope in general — and the min- sired to entrust the keys of few pesos. patronage groups, instead of alleviat- talk to them,” before leaving on public gentina’s 1976-1983 military dictatorship, Mass at Cathedral sorts of negative messaging Francis has made a pow- istry of bishop, in particu- the kingdom. Immediately which cracked down brutally on political “He always gave me something . . . ing poverty, he alleged. They respond- transit, she said. erful first impression on lar — as one of journeying, after this exchange between opponents. Estimates of the number of about rival candidates. March 30 sometimes 100 pesos ($20),” said Jus- ed by going to other churches instead He took time for causes, too — such The conclave is conduct- the world and has given us building and professing. Jesus and Peter, Our Lord to, who lost both legs in a railway ac- of the cathedral for important ceremo- as Fundacion Alameda, which sought people killed and forcibly disappeared Pope Francis understands spoke to the disciples about Curé of Ars confirmation during those years range from about ed in a confidential and, glimpses of why the car- at Easter Vigil cident. nies. support from Pope Francis for its work more importantly, prayerful dinals, guided by the Holy himself and every disciple his approaching passion Such stories of kindness abound in Gabriel Castelli, a member of the against the exploitation of migrants 13,000 to more than 30,000. environment. The cardinals Spirit, chose him to lead the being on a journey in the and death. Peter told Jesus Buenos Aires, where Pope Francis was board of directors at the Pontifical working in Argentina. It also works to Citing a case in which two young Jesu- March 31 its were detained by the military regime, are not permitted to cam- church at this moment. presence of the Lord. He to quit speaking this way, archbishop for 15 years, until being Catholic University of Argentina, said prevent migrant women from being Mass — Sisters, Servants critics say that the Jesuit provincial did paign for the office. The con- Pope Francis manifested observed that when we stop which prompted Our Lord elected pope March 13. Portenos, as the new pope “always had the ability lured into the sex trade. of Mary, Kansas City, Kan. not do enough to support church workers fidentiality of the conclave his sense of humor when moving, we get into trouble. to admonish Peter, saying: locals here are known, came to know to say what he thinks.” The foundation’s director, Olga against the military dictatorship. he quipped that his brother Pope Francis spoke of the “Get behind me, Satan! You shields the cardinals from Pope Francis as an unpretentious prel- He put a priority on providing atten- Cruz, knew the then-cardinal previ- From 1979 to 1985, Pope Francis served are thinking not as God ate, who took public transit, showed tion to his priests. He had a cellphone ously — he baptized both her children, words of Pope Francis. We as rector and theology teacher at Colegio does, but as human beings preoccupation for the poor and chal- reserved just for his nearly 4,000 di- who were not infants, after she asked cannot follow Jesus without Maximo, before heading to Germany to fi- do.” lenged the authorities. ocesan priests, and each morning he him personally. Holy Week at the Cathedral it leading us to Calvary. The nalize his doctoral thesis. Pope Francis then said to The new pope is mostly portrayed reserved one hour to take their calls. “He said it would be an honor,” re- I invite you and your family to make a pilgrimage sometime this Holy Week and Easter to the cross reveals to us the depth In May 1992, he was appointed auxilia- the cardinals rather bluntly: as a pope for the poor and common “He was very committed to his called Cruz, a native of Bolivia. Cathedral of St. Peter for one of the liturgies. I will celebrate the following Masses and liturgies at of God’s love for us, but it ry bishop of Buenos Aires. On June 3, 1997, “When we journey without people. But a more complex picture priests, which is difficult with such a Pope Francis embraced the mi- he was named coadjutor archbishop. He the Cathedral: also reminds us that the the cross, when we build — as a priest, administrator and soc- large archdiocese,” Castelli said. grants’ cause, making public state- was installed as the new archbishop of Lord counseled that if one without the cross, when we cer fanatic — comes from Argentina, Many in the church, like Poirier, ments and celebrating Mass for the Buenos Aires on Feb. 28, 1998. Palm Sunday march 24 11 a.m. mass wishes to be his disciple, profess Christ without the where vendors now peddle his pic- speak of his administrative skills in foundation. As archbishop, he was known simply Holy Thursday march 28 7:30 p.m. mass of the Lord’s Supper then one must take up the cross, we are not disciples of tures and posters, and where Peronists Buenos Aires. “He told me, ‘Don’t be afraid’ . . . that as “Father Jorge,” and he adopted the atti- Good Friday march 29 3 p.m. Passion of the Lord* cross and follow him. May the Lord — we are worldly. — the political movement founded by “He’s not an intellectual [like Pope I can confront this,” Cruz told Catholic tude that the church belongs in the street. Holy Saturday march 30 8 p.m. easter Vigil this Holy Week give us re- We may be bishops, priests, former President Juan Peron and his Benedict], rather a man of govern- News Service. He built chapels and missions in poor ar- Easter Sunday march 31 11 a.m. easter Mass newed energy to profess our cardinals, popes — but not second wife, Eva Peron — have blan- ment, with great political and admin- Cruz also recalled him coming at a eas and sent seminarians to serve them. faith and love for Jesus and *On Good Friday, Archbishop Emeritus James P. Keleher will be the homilist. Please come and join disciples of the Lord.” keted Buenos Aires with posters pro- istrative abilities,” Poirier said. moment’s notice to provide spiritual He spoke out often against injustice, to follow him all the way — me to celebrate one of these special liturgies at our beautiful Cathedral of St. Peter. I encourage you during claiming him one of their own. Priests had to keep their parishes in and moral support for women rescued such as the treatment of migrant work- even to Calvary. Holy Week to ponder these He ascended in the church, some- order, Poirier said. from the sex trade, who were some- ers from neighboring countries and those thing attributed to his force of person- He said Pope Francis preferred the times sheltered in parishes. lured into the sex trade, and against so- ality and ability to remember names shanties to high society; he never dined Parishioners at St. Joseph showed cial issues such as abortion and same-sex marriage. and faces. out or went to parties; he cooked for mixed emotions about Pope Francis Editor Production Manager Reporter Published weekly September through May, excepting the Friday the In 2001, he was elevated to cardinal, Reverend Mark Goldasich, stl Todd Habiger Jessica Langdon week after Thanksgiving, and the Friday after Christmas; biweekly June “He has a prodigious memory,” said himself and read voraciously. 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Kbili, the consensus outside of the con- stunned look on his face, or the obvious Answer: You can always negotiate clave was that the Argentine wasn’t a humility. with a terrorist. Whatever it was, it was clear that when front-runner. But I have to admit that Michael, people got their first look at Pope Francis, In fact, not long after the new pope archdiocesan liturgist, came in mighty they liked what they saw. had been announced, the Italian bish- handy these past few days of papal Archbishop Emeritus James P. Keleher election and installation. ops’ conference expressed “joy and liked what he saw and marveled at the re- thanks” to God for the papal election of That’s because it seems like a lot action of the thousands who jammed St. that’s happened Cardinal Angelo Scola — the cardinal Peter’s Square. archbishop of Milan. has been in a kind “He touched their hearts,” said the of “code” or a lan- Oops. archbishop. “I think they saw something Standing on the loggia of St. Peter’s guage of papal in [the pope’s] face, maybe we could see traditions and rit- Basilica was the former Cardinal Ber- it even better than they, seeing it on the uals that only cer- goglio from Argentina, who took the television screen.” tain people speak. name Francis. “[Pope Francis] had a saintly, loving, Leaven photo by Todd Habiger Sure, we’ve all There was no surprise in the College Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann reacts to the announcement that the church has a new pope at kind visage,” he continued, “like other saintly, kind people we’ve come to know. figured out by of Cardinals, where the Argentine cler- the chancery offices on March 13. The archbishop expects Pope Francis to rebuild and renew the You could almost see the holiness of this now that this guy ic was well-known and well-respected, church. said Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann. man from his words and his face.” is going to drive “The only reason why his selection equalities in Argentine society — such unique stamp on the papacy and the In many ways, the look on Pope Fran- his security detail was a surprise, I think, was because as the suffering of the poor, he said. life of the church, too, and I’m confi- cis’ face reminded Archbishop Keleher of Michael Podrebarac and his press sec- there was an assumption in the press Clearly, the cardinals were looking dent he will as well,” said Archbishop the look he’d seen on Pope John Paul II and retary crazy — he won’t stay on script and he won’t stay and perhaps the general public that for a leader who would be faithful in Naumann. “He’ll bring new insights other spiritual giants. CNS photo/Paul Haring they would be looking at someone every way to the church and coura- and emphasis to the life of the church. I “To be able to have that feeling in so where you put him. He’s just as likely When Pope Francis greeted the crowd in St. Peter’s Square the night of his election, he broke several traditions in the process. He refused to stand on younger,” said Archbishop Naumann. geous and bold in his living of the Gos- think we can be confident that this will short a time is actually very unusual, but to wave off the papal limo as he is to a platform elevating him above the cardinals, kept his own cross instead of accepting a more ornate one, and asked the people to bless him before he I did feel it myself,” he said. Obviously, the College of Cardi- pel. not be a rupture from the past.” ride in it. blessed them. Archbishop Keleher also loved the nals didn’t consider age to be the “His own simplicity of life, his per- Among the valuable things that Pope But another change that seems to be name by which the pontiff chose to be Francis brings to the papacy is life as a taking place is his adaptation of cer- Neither Pope John nor Pope Francis called to serve. time before, and the time before that. deal-breaker. Rather, they saw in him sonal choices to live very simply, are in- called. St. Francis, the poor man from Assi- the qualities the church needs at this dicators of his virtue and are the fruit of Latin American. tain elements of papal ritual and tra- were unaware of their singular office Much has been made about his ask- Remember, it was Pope John Paul I si, was known for his embrace of personal dition. And for a better understanding as they dispensed with these customs; ing the people’s blessing, including who dispensed with the traditional time. Neither is Pope Francis a com- his holiness and prayer life,” said Arch- “I think he will bring a unique un- poverty and love for the poor. promise choice or a “placeholder.” bishop Naumann. derstanding to the challenges the of these, we’ve invited our very own it’s just that each wished in his own those who feel the need to insist that coronation of the pope. Now that’s “I think Pope Francis will have great terrorist, oops, liturgist to explain it all way to indicate that they approached he simply asked them to ask for God’s changing tradition! “I can’t imagine anybody really By his early actions, the pope has church faces not only in Argentina, but empathy for the poor, sick and suffering,” to us. their new office with a certain sense of blessing for him. Why can’t people Pope Francis seems to prefer the al- thinking these things after John XXIII demonstrated his humility and lack of throughout South America,” said Arch- he said. “You cannot be a bishop in Latin and Benedict XVI, neither of whom pretense — especially by his choice of bishop Naumann. “I think that will be collegiality. bless their pope? We bless the Lord, tar candles arranged the way they were America without having a great knowl- Anita: Welcome, Michael, and were, by anyone’s estimations, place- name. a great blessing for the church in that edge of, and empathy for, the many, many don’t we? during Pope John Paul II’s pontificate. thank you so much for being willing to holders,” said Archbishop Naumann. “I “I think again it’s just a signal,” said region of the world.” people in that continent who have suf- Anita: How did the name Francis All a blessing really means is to ad- No problem. Perhaps he prefers a sim- help us out here. think it simply means they felt he was the archbishop. “What is St. Francis Not only that, but he was also formed fered from a lack of food, money, position hit you when you first heard it? What mit God’s power and glory. The pope pler style of vesture than some of the the right person to lead the church at known for? For simplicity of life, humil- as a member of the Jesuit order. and education.” kind of message did it send? needs our blessings and prayers! Pope vestments available to him. They still this moment. He seems to have vigor- ity, love and solidarity with the poor, “Jesuits are called to a radical follow- And it’s clear to the archbishop that Michael: Glad to offer my assis- Francis knows this as he inherits a are proper vestments for Mass. Per- ous health.” and for being an instrument of renewal ing of Jesus Christ in their lives, and to the new pope isn’t only concerned about tance, especially with my background Michael: I wept. Of course, I was church that is in a period of intense haps he likes to preach from the cuff Among the qualities that Archbish- of the church.” be defenders of the faith,” he said. “He’s material poverty. It’s a concern shared by in “hostage negotiation” when it comes spiritually raised by the Franciscans struggle within and without. And, of as well as from a script. Then we can op Naumann has noted in Pope Francis “The Lord himself communicated done that throughout his ministry, and other spiritual giants. to liturgy! in Emporia where I grew up, and so course, he then blessed us in the tra- better know his heart and what he is is his personal holiness and life of deep to [St. Francis] to renew and rebuild [exhibited] a great social conscience as “I remember when Mother Teresa have always loved the Franciscan spir- ditional manner and words. Nothing thinking! prayer. his church,” he continued. “At first, St. well.” thanked a whole bunch of people for their Anita: Let’s start at the beginning, ituality, being a third order Franciscan substantial was lost by the way he be- Style is one matter, and substance “He is one who embraces the Gos- Francis took that literally in terms of Everything, then, from his choice generosity in helping her feed the poor. Michael. I understand that Pope Fran- myself. I wept also because I love St. gan his public ministry, but much was another. pel message of simplicity in his own church buildings. But later he came to of name to his earliest actions — in- She said, ‘Don’t forget, my friends, that cis from the get-go started breaking Francis, and his name immediately gained, I believe. personal life,” said the archbishop. “He understand that this was something cluding asking the people in St. Peter’s you, too, are hungry. You are hungry for with tradition. Cardinal Timothy Dolan suggested the kind of pope we had just Anita: Let’s wind up, Michael, on a Jesus,’” he said. is, intellectually, a very gifted man, in- more profound.” Square for their blessing — are signals of New York reported that after return- received, since I did not know him or Anita: A first order of business, it little note about the sartorial splendor Pope Francis has very clearly signaled dicated by his background and degrees Like his namesake, Archbishop Nau- of the man and his character. ing, vested as pope, from the Room of his background other than what I had seems, was to reach out to the chief of the papacy. More specifically, what what kind of person he is by his actions. “The election of each pope in my Tears, he declined to sit in the white read in The Leaven. And I knew that no rabbi of Rome. What should we make happened to the red leather shoes? I he holds. We’re not losing any IQ points mann expects Pope Francis to rebuild It’s less clear what changes he will make, between Benedict and Francis.” and renew the church. lifetime has brought special gifts to the chair on the platform prepared for one would be foolish enough to choose of that? know that as Cardinal Bergoglio this said Archbishop Keleher. Clearly, however, him. Instead, he greeted the cardinals such an unprecedented and meaning- guy literally wore out the leather on Also, Pope Francis has been a good A lot of people inside and outside church,” said Archbishop Naumann. he wishes to teach by example. defender of the faith while in Argentina the church are speculating about the “It’s really exciting to think what Pope standing and “on our own level,” said ful name if he was not serious about its Michael: Pope Francis understands his shoes on the streets of Buenos “There are many saints who lived very Cardinal Dolan. How is that a break in implications. what Pope Pius XII once said: “We Aires. Doesn’t he have to trade those and unafraid to confront civil author- continuity and change that will be seen Francis will bring to the church at this simple, austere lives and cared about poor tradition and what might it mean? [Christians] are all Semites (people of old black shoes in on some snazzy red ities on moral issues and to criticize in the Francis papacy. point.” people, but did not look upon other people those who are responsible for the in- “I think each pope puts his own Anita: Was there any symbolism in the seed of Abraham).” We belong, in a ones? [poorly] if they did not copy their exam- Michael: Well, first let me say, Ani- ple,” he said. what he did and did not do when he sense, to the Jewish people, our “elder ta, that I can’t know what was actu- “I think Pope Francis will have a more walked out on the balcony — like sub- brethren” in our faith in the Lord God. Michael: Ah, the shoes! Pope John ally in the new pope’s mind when he simple papacy, but I don’t think he’ll im- stituting the traditional Latin greeting Pope John XXIII and Pope Paul VI, and Paul II preferred brown shoes (when he pose,” he continued. “I think he’ll model did all these things. All I can do is ex- with an Italian one? of course Pope John Paul II, did much wasn’t wearing hiking boots or skis!). Pope Francis chooses papal motto and coat of arms rather than impose his tastes and prefer- plain what message his various actions to strengthen our relationship with the Pope Benedict restored the traditional By Carol Glatz for centuries. his merciful understanding of men.” ences . . . . There is a difference between might have signaled to the cardinals Michael: Pope Francis came out Jewish people. Pope Benedict inherit- red ones, and that was nice. We are told Catholic News Service The papal motto, like his episcopal one, “He saw the tax collector and, because imposing and modeling, and I think he is and, then later, to various other groups, in his simple white cassock. He chose ed and maintained such relations with that Pope Francis has typically owned is the Latin phrase “Miserando atque el- he saw him through the eyes of mercy modeling a simpler papacy. How that will based on the language of liturgy and not to wear the traditional cape and the Jewish people, and Pope Francis, one pair of shoes at a time, and that, ATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis’ igendo,” which means “because he saw and chose him, he said to him: ‘Follow affect people, I’m not sure.” ritual, based on what message it sig- stole, although he did put on the stole who in Buenos Aires even celebrated before he left for the conclave, his staff papal motto is based on the Gospel him through the eyes of mercy and chose me.’ This following meant imitating the One thing the archbishop is sure of is naled to me. to bless the people when it was time. an interfaith Hanukkah with the Jews in Buenos Aires noticed that his shoes Vaccount of the call of St. him” or more simply, “having pattern of his life — not just walking after that Pope Francis will not differ from his It again made me think of St. Francis, of Argentina, is not going to let this es- were getting old and worn. So they Matthew, the tax collector, in mercy, he called him.” him. St. John tells us: ‘Whoever says he predecessors in terms of doctrine. Anita: OK, I get that. But back to who stripped naked before the people sential relationship between Catholics went together to buy him a new pair. a homily given by St. Bede the The phrase comes from a abides in Christ ought to walk in the same “He’s supremely traditional,” he said. the chair on the platform. of Assisi in order to indicate that he be- and Jews go by the wayside. Most likely he wears them because Venerable. homily by St. Bede — an En- way in which he walked.’” “He will always be traditional in his point longed only to God — not to conven- he has them, and once he has worn The pope decided to keep glish eighth-century Chris- St. Bede continued: “This conversion of of view.” Michael: The whole business of tion nor to human custom. Of course, Anita: What was the same and what them out (sooner, rather than later if his episcopal motto and coat tian writer and doctor of the one tax collector gave many men, those In the Dogmatic Constitution on the greeting the cardinals on the floor there is nothing wrong with either con- was different about the pope’s inaugu- he doesn’t start taking the papal car!), of arms for his pontificate with church. from his own profession and other sin- Liturgy, “Dei Verbum,” the fathers of rather than from a chair simply indi- ventions or customs, in themselves. ral Mass? And more importantly, what then we will see what kind of shoes he just a few minor adjustments St. Bede’s homily looks at ners, an example of repentance and par- the Second Vatican Council taught that cates his willingness to embrace the He spoke to the people in their lan- does it all mean? wears next. in line with a papal emblem. Mt 9:9-13, in which Jesus saw don. Notice also the happy and true antic- the bishops and the pope are the mag- cardinals as brothers. Pope John XXIII guage. This is not bad. I love Latin, and, Remember, Jesus told his disciples The Holy See’s insignia of the tax collector Matthew ipation of his future status as apostle and isterium of the church, said Archbishop did a similar thing, when, as the first as people will tell you, I love tradition Michael: That’s an excellent ques- to take only one pair of shoes with Keleher. The magisterium clarifies the two crossed keys, which sym- sitting at a customs post and teacher of the nations. No sooner was he cardinal came to him to kiss his feet, and ceremony! But Pope Francis de- tion, and it raises an important point. them when they went out to minister. tradition of the church. They are the ser- bolize the powers Christ gave said to him, “Follow me.” St. converted than Matthew drew after him which was customary at the time, he cided to greet everyone like they were Nothing in substance was different. Pope Francis seems to have given this vants of the word of God and preserve it to the Apostle Peter and his Bede explained in his homily, a whole crowd of sinners along the same immediately announced that the cus- his friends, because this is how he sees The inaugural Mass followed near- instruction extraordinary attention. successors, is on the new papal coat of “Jesus saw Matthew, not merely in the road to salvation.” so that it is in no way mutilated, changed tom was banned henceforth. us — as his friends, whom he has been ly the same order as last time, and the And that’s OK. arms and has been part of papal emblems usual sense, but more significantly with or falsified. 6 pope francis theleaven.com | March 22, 2013 March 22, 2013 | theleaven.com pope francis 7 Local Hispanic Aquinas pilgrimage takes ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ turn ‘This was a cardinal who really lived with community celebrates By Jessica Langdon Pope Francis [email protected] his people,’ observed visiting priest By Jessica Langdon OME — When St. Thom- By Jessica Langdon [email protected] as Aquinas seniors Kelsey [email protected] Boschert and Virginia ANSAS CITY, Kan. — Miguel San- Bono were able to make ANSAS CITY, Kan. — Fa- chez always believed the world it — quite by accident — ther Pat Murphy, CS, had Kwould one day see a pope from Lat- toR the inaugural Mass of Pope Francis no idea he was eating in America. on March 19, they could hardly believe breakfast with the man But the parishioner of Blessed Sacra- their luck. who would be pope. ment Church in Kansas City, Kan., never But it was just about to get better. KIt was a year and a half ago, and the expected it to be in his lifetime. Passed a baby to hold out for a bless- archdiocesan animator for Hispanic So when Pope Francis — formerly Car- ing from the new pope, the two girls ministry was in Buenos Aires for a con- dinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina were shocked to quickly find them- ference. — stepped onto the balcony in St. Peter’s selves face-to-face with the new leader “He invited us Square on March 13, words alone could of over a billion Catholics. to the cathedral not describe the “happiness” and “tears “He stopped the car in order to get for a Mass, and of joy” that came over Sanchez. out and bless the child,” said Father it was just real- “If in one moment of my life I had Andrew Strobl, Aquinas chaplain and ly simple, just doubt about the existence of the Holy Spirit, this was one of the most signifi- associate pastor at Prince of Peace Par- him and us — 40 cant moments when I am sure of the ex- ish in Olathe, who accompanied the priests,” said Fa- school group on the pilgrimage. istence, and it is present in the church,” ther Pat. “When said Sanchez, who is the coordinator Now no amount of planning could I concelebrated of evangelization and formation for the have predicted that opportunity. But Mass with him, I CNS photo/Enrique Garcia Medina, Reuters archdiocesan Hispanic ministry office. even the inaugural Mass was an unex- Photo courtesy of Father Andrew Strobl never imagined Argentine Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio washes and kisses the feet of residents of a shelter for Many Hispanic Catholics in the arch- pected blessing. Father Andrew Strobl, chaplain at St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Overland Park, celebrates Mass for the group of Aquinas students that made a he would be the drug users during Holy Thursday Mass in 2008 at a church in a poor neighborhood of Buenos Aires, diocese echoed that sense of elation at Aquinas’ Italy trip was in the works pilgrimage to Italy. The trip was planned long before Pope Benedict XVI announced his resignation. Father Pat Murphy future pope.” Argentina. Father Pat Murphy, CS, archdiocesan animator for Hispanics, met Cardinal Bergoglio at seeing the first pope to come from out- long before Pope Benedict XVI an- Unlike most a conference in Buenos Aires a year and a half ago. He called him a “real simple guy.” side Europe in more than a millennium nounced his plans to resign at the end It meant a 3 a.m. wake-up call the Father Strobl believed this trip on the pilgrimage, the first time they Catholics around — and the first ever from Latin America. of February, leaving the seat vacant morning of the Mass so as to reach St. — and its timing — would immerse heard the new Holy Father’s name in the world, however, he immediately walked with his people,” he said. which the church is not growing,” said “To me, the significance of having a until cardinals elected Pope Francis on Peter’s Basilica early enough to secure students in the true meaning of the the eucharistic prayer at Mass was recognized the name when it was an- Cardinal Bergoglio is said to have Father Pat. Latin American pope is hope and identi- March 13. a good spot for the Mass five or so universal church, and they took that during our celebration in Assisi.” nounced from the balcony in St. Peter’s wanted to meet the people where they “They have some very beautiful old ty,” said Claudia Vázquez-Puebla, a mem- “We didn’t plan this,” senior An- hours later. message to heart. He looked forward to hearing about Square. were, and that meant taking public churches that are empty, so he’s going ber of Our Lady of Unity Parish in Kansas drew Walberg said. “Some would say it But what a spot it was. “Going to this Mass,“ said senior future visits by Pope Francis to Assisi. “I was shocked,” he said, especially transportation along with many oth- to understand perfectly the need for a City, Kan., who describes herself as a was by chance that we’d be here at this “I told our students that if going to Anastasia Quigley, “is being able to ex- “There was an incredible energy considering the modest circumstances ers. new evangelization,” he said. “proud Latina.” time. However, it feels like God wanted the installation Mass is worth doing, perience the faith I live at home in a in Assisi. You can just breathe in ho- in which they met. “It was well known that if you want- And from the selection of the name “[He represents] hope to the immi- us to be here.” it’s worth doing right,” said Father worldwide way.” liness,” Father Strobl said. “It was es- “People who already knew him told ed an appointment with the cardinal, Francis — the first time a pope has cho- grants all around the world who can “It’s not often that you actually do Strobl. “We have the opportunity to get pecially moving seeing the papal chair me that he’s a real simple guy. He uses you just got on his bus,” said Father Pat. sen that name — to the pope’s request identify with his personal journey of be- something that is quite possibly once- “One of our chaperones asked how beyond ourselves and join something in St. Francis Basilica. “Above the chair, public transportation and does his own Latin America will celebrate his from the balcony that the people pray ing a son of immigrants,” she continued, in-a-lifetime,” agreed senior Alexis many of our students planned on with a worldwide focus,” senior Hunt- there was a bare nail awaiting the papal cooking,” said Father Pat. “He had Mass election, said Father Pat, noting the silently for a blessing for him, it’s clear touching on the fact that Pope Francis Leikam. standing in line for tickets to a sporting er Swanson agreed. coat of arms of the first Pope Francis.” with us and, then after, came down to growth of the church there. to Father Pat that Pope Francis is pav- was born to parents who had left Italy for Argentina. The Aquinas group, which includ- event in college,” he continued. “Hands The students and chaperones spent The group was scheduled to return the hotel where we were staying and Argentina, however, is more similar ing his own path. “In the last few days that I have ed 31 seniors and 10 adults, flew out of shot up. If we would do that, this is a their first day in Italy exploring Assisi, to Kansas on March 22. Though the had breakfast with us.” to many European nations in church at- “I think it’s safe to say he’s going to Kansas City on March 15 and had ini- no-brainer.” where they prayed for Pope Francis at trip will end, the experience will last learned more about him, I can actually “You could tell this was a cardinal tendance. have a different style of being pope,” he ‘identify’ with him, since I am an immi- tially hoped to attend the pope’s first “I’ve never been so excited to get up the tombs of St. Francis and St. Clare. a lifetime. who really lived with his people and “Argentina is one of the countries in said. grant myself,” she said. Wednesday audience on March 20. at 3 a.m.” Kelsey said. “It’s amazing to “It was a humbling experience to “I want to be able to tell my chil- She also approved of the name he When they learned there would be no be able to experience something that pray together for Pope Francis in [the dren about the pope’s installation Mass chose — one that to her symbolizes sim- audience that day, they mapped out is bigger than yourself. This is big for Basilica of] St. Francis of Assisi,” said someday,” said senior Katie Rogler. plicity — and she sees it as a name that plans to attend the Mass instead. over a billion people!” Father Strobl. “For most everyone is “not for show.” Local Argentines react with delight Father Pat Murphy, CS, archdiocesan By Joe Bollig Buenos Aires and came to the United animator for the office of Hispanic minis- [email protected] States in 1987, was teaching her first- try — who met Cardinal Bergoglio during grade class at the Foreign Language a trip to Buenos Aires — called this a Pastor scores front-row view of papal inauguration ANSAS CITY, Kan. — A Academy in Kansas City, Mo., when great day for Latin Americans. normal day took a surre- she got the news. “They’ll be delighted that somebody By Julie Holthaus Agustin Martinez, an archdiocesan al turn for Susana Marcos “I also heard from friends and rel- who speaks Spanish has become pope [email protected] seminarian, witnessed the pope step out when she got a phone call atives, not only in Kansas City,” said — and such a down-to-earth person,” he of the vehicle to bless a handicapped from a friend she hadn’t Lafalce. “Everyone is really excited. said. Although Argentina is actually an ex- OME — The only thing man. Pope Francis was also handed ba- talked with in years. Even though they might not be from K ception to this, he noted, the Catholic better than witnessing the bies to kiss and bless in his tour through Marcos, a member of the Church Argentina, my Colombian and Mexican Church has been growing in many Latin inauguration of Pope Fran- the crowds before the ceremony began. of the Nativity in Leawood, was at her friends are expressing their happiness cis as the 266th pontiff was “The most beautiful choir sang the American countries. grandson’s elementary school on Wed., and congratulations.” A significant percentage of the being a part of it. Litany of the Saints, and the pallium was March 13. The selection of Pope Francis gives church’s faithful speaks Spanish, and Msgr. Michael Mullen, pastor of St. placed around Pope Francis,” recounted R “I was so surprised when I got the all Latin Americans feelings of pride Sanchez believes the cardinals’ votes for Patrick Parish in Kansas City, Kan., Msgr. Mullen. “The ring of the fisher- call,” said Marcos. “I thought some- and hope, said Marcos, who has her a Latin American leader showed great scored a front-row view of the liturgy man was then blessed and given to the thing must be wrong.” own radio show on Kansas City area wisdom during a challenging time for the when he helped distribute the Eucharist pope, and finally Matthew 16:18-19 was Actually, something was very right. station AM 1440 at 6 p.m. on Sundays. church. to some of the tens of thousands who read before Pope Francis opened the Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Bue- “I think most of all [I felt] hope — If Hispanic Catholics feel supported, came to St. Peter’s Square for the March Mass.” nos Aires, Argentina, had been elected that he was going to be different,” said he said, they can lead the charge to evan- 19 Mass, held under crisp blue skies af- The woolen scarf, or pallium, recalls pope. Marcos. “These people in Europe don’t gelize and grow the church. ter days of rain. the sheep Jesus carried on his shoulders “When she told me, I just started have a clue about real life on this side Sanchez sees the election of Pope It was all due to divine providence. and symbolizes the pope’s status as a screaming in the school,” said Marcos, CNS photo/Paul Haring of the world. Latin America is a whole Francis as a way to open the door for Msgr. Mullen had booked a trip in Jan- good shepherd of the world’s 1.2 billion who was born in the city of Parana in A man waves Argentina’s flag as Pope Francis different reality. Unless you get deeply many people to return to their roots and uary of this year to visit the seminarians Catholics. The ring of the fisherman, the state of Entre Rios, about 350 miles celebrates his inaugural Mass in St. Peter’s involved in it, you don’t understand. embrace the Catholic Church. at the Pontifical North American Col- which contains the seal of Pope Francis, northwest of Buenos Aires. She came Square at the Vatican March 19. Argentines “Being one of us, [Pope Francis] can “I believe the people know about Je- lege in Rome. Unbeknown to him, Pope is a reminder of Christ telling the fisher- to the United States in 2003. worldwide have celebrated the selection of one really represent and understand the sus already,” he said. “It is just they are Benedict would resign in February, and man Peter that he would now be a fisher “I just ran and told my daughter, and of their own as the new pope. needs of so many millions of people on going to go back home.” a new pope would be installed during of men. two or three people I knew there,” she this side of the world.” The Hispanic community represents his visit. Msgr. Mullen said the inauguration said. “I went out and got phone calls Good Shepherd School, had been For Garriga, an Argentine cartoon people from many backgrounds and na- tions, and having the church’s shepherd “I was thrilled and very humbled,” Photo courtesy of Msgr. Mullen was very organized and reverent and, from so many friends. I was really hap- watching the news, too. Sophia was so passed around on Facebook says it all: hail from Argentina will give people in said Msgr. Mullen. “This would never Msgr. Michael Mullen (center), pastor of St. Patrick Parish, Kansas City, Kan., helped distribute Com- despite the presence of heads of state py.” excited, reported her teacher, that she Under the caption “What the World the Spanish-speaking community oppor- have crossed my mind to be able to do. munion to some of the thousands who attended the inauguration Mass for Pope Francis on March 19. and representatives from 132 separate Rosario Garriga, a member of Good kept jumping out of her chair. Saw,” Pope Francis is waving from the tunity to connect, instead of point out It was more than I expected, and I am delegations, was not a showcase. Shepherd Parish in Shawnee, was do- “People [in Argentina] were going balcony and wearing a white papal very grateful.” “I believe Pope Francis’ election will will hit a responsive chord in the hearts “There was a real sense of the real differences among countries, believes ing translation work at home when her crazy,” said Garriga, who comes from cassock. Under the caption “What the Sanchez. Msgr. Mullen noted that Pope Francis foster vocations, especially to religious of many youth.” presence of Christ,” he said. mother in Argentina excitedly contact- San Isidro, a suburb of Buenos Aires. Argentine People Saw,” Pope Francis is “I believe that this will be a really pos- is just how he appears, “waving to the life, priestly life and sacramental mar- Pope Francis chose not to use the “I would hope that the heads of states ed her via Skype. “All Argentinos, whether they are prac- waving from the same balcony — but is itive action of the Holy Spirit,” he said of riage,” he said. “There is something very popemobile for the occasion, but was crowd with a friendly smile, genuine- with views not aligned with the faith . . . “I said, ‘Holy cow,’” said Garriga. “I ticing Catholics or not, were excited. wearing an Argentine national soccer the election of Pope Francis. ness and warmth, and providing a great appealing about Pope Francis and his driven through the crowds in an open- would see the joy of the faith and it will was shocked.” The pope is a universal figure.” team jersey emblazoned with the num- sense of leadership.” desire to imitate Christ, and I believe he topped SUV. strike a chord,” added Msgr. Mullen. Her children Sophia and Max, at Carmen Lafalce, who was born in ber “10” of star player Lionel Messi. ‘Habemus

CNS photo/Alessandro Bianchi, Reuters CNS photo/Eric Gaillard, Reuters Newly elected Pope Francis, second from left, appears on the central balcony of St. A pilgrim displays an Argentinian flag asP ope Francis, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos papam’ Peter’s Basilica after being elected by the conclave of cardinals at the Vatican. Aires, Argentina, appears on the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican March 13. Cardinals and bishops are seated for the inaugural Mass of Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican March 19.

Flags, including those of his homeland of Argentina, are held up by pilgrims as Pope Francis make his way through the crowd in St. Peter’s Square before celebrating his inaugural Mass at the Vatican March 19. CNS photo/Chris Warde-Jones

CNS photo/L’Osservatore Romano Pope Francis leaves the Sistine Chapel after being elected pope and shortly before appearing for the first time on the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica at the CNS photo/Paul Haring Vatican March 13. The 76-year-old Jesuit became the first LatinA merican pope and Pope Francis greets people after celebrating Mass at St. Anne Parish within the Vatican March 17. The new pope greeted every person leaving the small church and then walked over to was installed March 19 as the leader of the world’s 1.2 billion Catholics. meet people waiting around St. Anne’s Gate. Photo by Stefano Spaziani

CNS photo/Argentine Presidency handout via Reuters CNS photo/L’Osservatore Romano Newly elected Pope Francis holds a mate, the traditional Argentine herbal Pope Francis addresses the College of Cardinals in the Vatican’s Clementine Hall tea, given to him as a present from Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de March 15. Young people need the wisdom and knowledge of older people, whose Kirchner at the Vatican March 18. insight is like “fine wine that gets better with age,” he told the cardinals.

CNS photo/L’Osservatore Romano CNS photo/Paul Haring Pope Francis waves to the crowd from the window of his private apartment as he leads his first Angelus in St. Peter’s The Swiss Guard keeps the spectators at bay as Pope Francis greets the crowd of onlookers following Mass Square at the Vatican March 17. at St. Anne Parish on March 17. 10 pope francis theleaven.com | March 22, 2013 March 22, 2013 | theleaven.com pope francis 11 Let’s be Frank: Pope’s name creates bond with Who was Friendship began with St. Francis of Assisi? What it means to have a Jesuit pope soccer, led to improved those who share name, Franciscan spirituality By Joe Bollig By Father James Martin, SJ Catholic-Jewish ties [email protected] Special to The Leaven By Jessica Langdon “But when he the garden of his rectory, though he re- By David Agren [email protected] started speak- lies on the help of the patron saint of ani- ANSAS CITY, Kan. — The saint we hen I entered the Je- Catholic News Service ing, what he was mals and ecology; St. Francis was widely have come to know for his simplici- suit Order 25 years UENOS AIRES, Argentina (CNS) — ANSAS CITY, Kan. — saying was very known for his love of all creation. ty, poverty, love of nature and mys- ago, several friends K Rabbi Abraham Skorka recalls meet- Even before Pope Francis much Franciscan,” “I have a couple statues of St. Fran- tical relationship with Christ spent his — including the ing Archbishop Jorge Mario Bergo- stepped onto the balcony in said Father John, cis out in the yard and different repre- youth far from these values. Catholic ones — B glio at a Mass for a national holiday two St. Peter’s Square to greet who is a Capuchin sentations of St. Francis throughout the Francis was born in 1182 in the Umbri- Wscratched their heads. “You’re enter- decades ago. Catholics around the world Franciscan, an or- house,” said Father Hund. an town of Assisi. His name was actually ing the what?” was the most common Giovanni (John), but he was nicknamed response. They shook hands afterward, and “he forK the first time, a pastor in Leawood der founded on And all anyone has to do to under- looked deep into my eyes,” Rabbi Skorka Francesco (the Frenchman) because his When I slowly repeated the name of already approved of the first papal deci- the spirituality of stand that St. Francis’ name resonates recalled of the man who would be elect- sion he’d made. St. Francis of As- not only among Catholics but people of wealthy cloth merchant father did a lot the Catholic religious order that I had of business in France and had a liking for ed Pope Francis. “He told me, ‘I think this “What a great name the new pope sisi. many faiths is to visit a garden store and decided to join, only a few registered that country. year we’re going to eat chicken soup.’” chose,” said Father Francis Hund, pastor Father Francis Hund “He might be see just how popular those garden stat- a flicker of recognition. Tell your av- The line referred to Argentine soccer. Francis was a erage Joe (or Joan) that you’re a Jesu- of Church of the Nativity, with a smile. talking about Assi- ues are. good-hearted youth, but Rabbi Skorka pulls for the River Plate club, At first, Father Hund — who now si,” he quickly realized, noting that some St. Francis also embodied mercy and it, that is, a member of the group for- whose fans are commonly called “chick- all the ingredients for mally known as the Society of Jesus, shares his first name with the pope — of the qualities that immediately came forgiveness, and Father Hund sees those trouble were there: a ens” by rivals. Pope Francis, meanwhile, wondered for a moment if he’d heard to mind were a desire to unite people qualities, as well as joy and service, going and they’ll often ask, “But aren’t you supports the San Lorenzo club. hard-driving and some- a Catholic?” Among Catholics, Jesu- the name correctly as he watched the an- and to work with the poor and lift them a long way in today’s world. times absent father “I felt there was a meta-message: If its may be best known for founding nouncement at the rectory. up, all considered part of the Franciscan “Those are all part of that evangeliza- focused on business, you want to talk with me, the door is open. universities like Georgetown, Boston He’d just read in the days leading up charism. tion message that the world so longs for a doting and per- There are no protocols,” said Rabbi Skor- to the conclave that Francis was among Like Father Hund, he was surprised today,” he said. missive mother, College and Fordham, and all those ka, rector of the Latin American rabbinical the names that had never been used by by the pope’s choice of name, but was The new pope’s name immediately too much money, schools named Loyola. (We tend to seminary in Buenos Aires and a leader in a pope. also pleased by it. sparked some good-natured teasing of too much time have great basketball teams as well.) the country’s Jewish community. Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of “He somehow caught that spirit of the pastor by his parish workers. on his hands, Despite our high-profile schools, “I had the sense that this man wants to Argentina — himself a member of the Francis and caught that spirit that I’ve al- “The staff here,” he said, “when I and apparently a the general confusion about Jesuits be a bridge,” he said. Soccer formed the initial bridge be- Society of Jesus, an order founded by St. ways caught,” said Father John. “It’s just came back afterward, they claimed my long leash — of persists. My all-time favorite reply tween the two religious leaders, but their Ignatius of Loyola — took the name in edifying to know the pope has that same head was a little too big.” which he took came from a reporter who once asked, full advan- “Were your parents Jesuits?” Um, no. bond went beyond sport and helped to honor of St. Francis of Assisi. spirit.” But he can dole it out, as well — bring Christians and Jews closer together Father John Schmeidler, OFM Cap., It’s been a spirit that Father Hund has sometimes to the two priests who tage. So what does it mean that we now He was a have Francis, a Jesuit pope? And, to an- after some episodes of less-than-cordial pastor of St. John the Evangelist Parish found easy to connect with all of his life. also serve at Nativity. relations in Argentina. in Lawrence, figured as he watched the Named Francis Joseph in honor of “I’ve had the joy of reminding high-spirit- swer the question I’ve been asked for ed play- over two decades, what’s a Jesuit any- Pope Francis now faces the challenge announcement with a class at St. John both of his grandfathers, Father Hund them they get to use the name Fran- of improving relations between the two School that the new pope must have “grew up in the country, so I loved gar- cis every time they pray the eucharistic b o y , way? his faiths on an international level, but Rab- chosen his name to honor St. Francis de dening and farming.” prayer,” he said. In short, a Jesuit is a member of head all bi Skorka told Catholic News Service that Sales or St. Francis Xavier. His green thumb comes in handy in the largest Catholic religious order filled the experience in Argentina sets an exam- for men in the world. (Other reli- ple for both Catholics and Jews. with roman- gious orders would include familiar CNS photo/L’Osservatore Romano “We understood that only together tic notions of courtly groups like the Franciscans, Domin- Pope Francis greets Father Gonzalo Aemilius, founder of the Liceo Jubilar Juan Pablo II, a high could we make a better world,” he said. love, chivalry, and heroic knightly deeds. icans, Benedictines, Trappists and school in Montevideo, Uruguay, outside St. Anne Parish within the Vatican on March 17. Pope The rabbi recalled riding with Pope Word of new pope travels fast via technology The latter led him to fight in two wars, Salesians.) That means that, like other during the second of which he was cap- Francis recognized the priest in the crowd when he went outside to greet the people and invited Francis after an address at a synagogue religious orders (there are orders for By Jessica Langdon tured and became seriously ill. him to participate in the Sunday Mass. on the eve of a Jewish ceremony — one of women too, of course), we take vows [email protected] This led to a time of spiritual crisis and the few occasions the prelate accepted a he began to do things such as help the of poverty, chastity and obedience and or even to found schools with great by the Jesuit superior general in Rome ride from anyone. ANSAS CITY, Kan. — The instant the sick (especially lepers), make pilgrimag- live in community together. Unlike di- basketball teams — but something (our head guy) to serve as the Jesuit “The entire way, he constantly told me: Catholic Church employed its tradi- es, and give away his possessions. ocesan priests, however, our work isn’t simpler. We were to “help souls.” And provincial, that is, the regional supe- Believe me, I pray deeply for [you and the Ktional smoke and bells to signal that His parents, concerned that the boy focused as much on parish life. A dioc- there are as many ways to do that as rior of all the Jesuits in the area. This Jewish community],” Rabbi Skorka said. a pope had been chosen, the world was had obviously gone off the deep end, esan priest (or “parish priest” in com- there are Jesuits. So our lives often meant not only having responsibility The two leaders spoke regularly. They already abuzz with up-to-the-minute tech- tried to reel him in. In a final confronta- mon parlance) enters a local seminary take us to the margins, to places that for assigning men to various minis- prayed and participated in interfaith nology sharing the news. tion, Francis stripped himself naked to in order to prepare for his work in a other priests may not be sent to. tries, but also caring for the men as groups and joined with an evangelical “My wife texted me ‘Habemus papam,’” symbolize his complete independence particular diocese, in a series of par- This explains the improbability of individuals. St. Ignatius Loyola wanted leader for a TV show. said Matt Karr, lead consultant for the arch- from his father. Fortunately, his bish- ishes — celebrating Masses; presiding the election of a Jesuit as pope. “No the novice master and provincial to be “We didn’t prepare a script,” Rabbi diocesan office of evangelization and Cath- op stepped in and offered support. And at baptisms, weddings and funerals; way,” I said to a friend last week who men who could, above all, love their Skorka said. “We all came with this idea olic formation of adults. in our heads.” clothes. perhaps run- asked about brother Jesuits and care for them, from He had just wrapped up a lunch meeting Rabbi Skorka wrote the forward to Francis began a wandering life from ning a parish Cardinal their youth to old age. The provincial with young adults in Prairie Village when Editor’s note: Reprint- Pope Francis’ book on the Jesuits. The pair then on, preaching the Gospel, begging, school; and the text alerted him to the white smoke. ed from Time magazine Bergoglio’s must deal with the 20-year-old Jesu- coauthored another book, “On Heaven praying, and helping the sick and poor. entering into chances of it who is having doubts about taking He immediately connected his phone to Once he received a vision in which God with the author’s permis- and Earth.” The PontificalC atholic Uni- his car and tuned in to Vatican Radio for the the lives of his sion. Father James Mar- becoming vows to the 90-year-old priest dying of versity of Argentina, which Pope Francis told him to rebuild his church. Three parishioners. the successor a painful illness in the Jesuit infirmary latest, as he drove back to his office in Kan- renovated churches later, Francis final- tin, SJ, is editor-at-large oversaw, awarded Rabbi Skorka an honor- sas City, Kan., making it in time to see the Religious of America magazine of St. Peter. after a long life of service. Pope Fran- ary doctorate in 2012. ly figured out that he was supposed to order priests We’re just cis has had some excellent experience announcement on TV. CNS photo/L’Osservatore Romano do a spiritual renovation of the entire and the author of the The rabbi considered the award, giv- have a some- seen as too in management that is both practical Information is literally at people’s fin- Pope Francis waves to the crowd following his introduction as the new pope. Lighted devices such church. bestselling book, “The en to mark the 50th anniversary of the what differ- “different” and spiritual. gertips today, and constantly advancing as cellphones and iPads greeted the pope as he emerged. Eventually, Francis developed a fol- Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Second Vatican Council, a watershed mo- ent portfolio. technology has evolved dramatically even lowing of like-minded fellows and, for Everything.” from the men The joy among my Jesuit brothers ment. and seek information. kept watch over the chimney where the For instance, in the eight years since Pope Benedict XVI practical reasons, decided to form an in the College was palpable. Hours after the papal “There are people who know the Cath- Father Edward Ahn, AVI, arrived in St. smoke would appear, giving anyone who was elected in the spring of 2005. order. Francis drew up a rule and went besides our of Cardinals. election, the Jesuit superior wrote to olic University very well and who told me Peter’s Square with some time to spare wanted to check in via computer or phone To Karr, an image that circulated on so- to Rome for Pope Innocent III’s approv- more well known work in education Last night, that same friend texted Jesuits worldwide to promise prayers this act couldn’t have been done 10 years before the new pope stepped onto the bal- a view of the bird that perched on top of cial media (another piece of the technology al. To the surprise of nearly everyone, he (in middle schools, high schools and me a message: “Hey! What happened? for “our brother.” But it’s the im- ago. There would have been a revolution,” cony. the chimney between votes. puzzle that has taken off in the past several got it. colleges), Jesuits work as retreat di- I thought you said a Jesuit couldn’t probability of his election that struck he said. “People were taking pictures,” he said. People also signed up for various mobile years) perfectly captures the differences. From then on, the story of Francis’ rectors, hospital chaplains and prison be pope! Does that mean you have a me, and most Jesuits, on March 13. “I “The revolution was brought by Bergo- “A lot of people were calling other people, apps, including a “Pope Alarm” that was A picture from 2005 shows the crowd life is one of miracles and troubles. There chaplains, and in positions as varied shot?” I admitted my lack of imagina- couldn’t believe it!” said more than a glio,” he added. letting them know, ‘I’m here at St. Peter’s.’ supposed to alert users when the white in St. Peter’s Square with maybe a sporadic are stories of how he converted sinners as geologists, musicians, astronomers, tion when answering the first question few members of my community. Be- Observers in Argentina express similar Within a matter of minutes, this news trav- smoke rose. cellphone screen lighting up here or there. and preached to animals, most famous- social activists, physicians and writers, but still gave a decided “No” on the cause of our “otherness,” the election sentiments about how Pope Francis im- els all across the globe.” Connie O’Brien, a parishioner of Sacred Next to that photo, the 2013 image ly a wolf. He invented the Christmas among many others. And just to con- proved relations with the largest Jewish Archdiocesan seminarian Agustin Mar- Heart Parish in Tonganoxie, caught glimps- second. of a Jesuit was scoffed at. Clearly the shows a lighted device — an iPad, a smart- crèche. He went to the Holy Land and fuse matters even more, sometimes community in Latin America. tinez, who is in his first year of theology es of the wait for the announcement on a Before his ordination as bishop, cardinals were looking for something, phone — glowing in nearly every hand. Malek-el-Kamil, the sultan of Egypt, was “Bergoglio was one of the most influ- at the Pontifical Gregorian University in computer where people were watching the local bishop asks us to take over a Jorge Bergoglio wasn’t simply a Jesuit and someone different, and so his very Looking out over the balcony the night of so charmed by Francis that the two be- ential figures . . . in interreligious initia- Rome, was also in the square. He and Fa- the live developments, but enjoyed staying parish — so yes, we end up working who took vows of poverty, chastity and otherness may have been appealing. his election, Pope Francis was quoted as came friends. To this day, the Franciscans tives,” said Sergio Berensztein, indepen- ther Edward gleaned details about the new on top of the news on her phone when the as “parish priests.” But my work at a obedience, he was also a Jesuit leader. Particularly in light of the “VatiLeaks” saying all the flashing lights of the cameras are the custodians of Catholic-owned dent political analyst in Buenos Aires. pope from updates on Vatican Radio. workday called her away. Catholic magazine, while centered on After his priestly ordination, he served scandals, the cardinals may have been across the square “looked like jewels.” sites in the Holy Land as a result. Berensztein, who is Jewish, said anti- The updates quickly answered the obvi- As soon as Pope Francis stepped onto prayer and the Mass, is quite different as the Jesuit novice director in Argen- searching for someone who could take Karr still gathered around a television Francis never became a priest, but Semitic expressions had been made pre- ous questions — he was a Jesuit, 76 years the balcony, O’Brien and countless people from that of the daily life of a parish tina, a critical position often referred a fresh look at things and move the this time with colleagues to watch the did eventually become a deacon. And viously by Catholics, but “since Bergoglio old, and from Argentina, Father Edward around the globe had the information in priest — not better or worse, just dif- to by Jesuits as “the most important bureaucracy in a new direction. On scene in Rome unfold, but this time, Twit- before he died, he received the wounds became the main figure in the church, learned. hand. ferent. job” in the order. Why? Because that St. Peter’s balcony, as he addressed ter, Facebook, radio from around the world of Christ’s passion, becoming the first that didn’t happen again.” Television cameras — shut out of the “If they were paying attention, no mat- All of this flows from the original person is responsible for the spiritual the crowd, Pope Francis joked about and other readily available sources — along known recipient of the stigmata in his- Rabbi Skorka expressed joy with his Sistine Chapel once the conclave began — ter where they were and [if] they had good intent of the Society of Jesus, found- training of the newest Jesuits, the nov- his Latin American origins. It seemed, with more traditional media — spread tory. friend’s elevation to the papacy, but also started showing the 115 voting cardinals connections,” she said, “they knew just as ed by St. Ignatius Loyola, a soldier- news and information faster than ever. He died at age 44 on Oct. 3, 1226, and ices. Typically, the person chosen is he said, that the cardinals had to go to some sadness. swearing their oaths of secrecy about the soon as the people in St. Peter’s Square turned-mystic, in 1540, which was not Even people who had the closest seats was canonized two years later. His feast renowned for both their holiness and the “ends of the earth” to find a pope. “I’d like to still work with him, but he’s proceedings at the Sistine Chapel. knew who the new pope was.” for the presentation of the pope used the day is Oct. 4. — as is usually thought — to be the judgment. 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CNS photo/Stefano Rellandini, Reuters The pallium is fitted on Pope Francis during his inaugural Mass in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican March 19. With his fisherman’s ring and the pallium, the main symbols of the Petrine office, the pontiff chose styles in con- tinuity with two of his predecessors.

Pope chooses silver ring, pallium style in keeping with predecessors

By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service

ATICAN CITY (CNS) — With his fisherman’s ring and the pallium — the main symbols of the Petrine CNS photo/Alessandro Bianchi, Reuters V office — Pope Francis chose styles in Pope Francis arrives at the altar to celebrate his inaugural Mass in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican March 19. continuity with two of his predecessors. The fisherman’s ring Pope Francis chose is made of gold-plated silver and is based on the same design of a papal ring Pope Francis begins papacy pledging handed down from Pope Paul VI’s per- sonal secretary. It shows an image of St. Peter holding the two keys — one to protect church, human dignity key represents the power in heaven By Cindy Wooden entrusted to our protection, and all of and the other indi- Catholic News Service us are responsible for it,” he said. “Be cates the spiritual protectors of God’s gifts.” authority of the ATICAN CITY (CNS) When people fail to respect cre- papacy on earth. — Pope Francis formal- ation, when they ignore “God’s plan The ring, which ly began his ministry inscribed in nature,” or when they represents the as bishop of Rome and treat each other with disrespect, he pope’s role as a as pope by pledging to said, “the way is opened to destruc- “fisher of men,” Vprotect the Catholic Church, the dig- tion, and hearts are hardened.” Cardinal Jean-Louis was designed by nity of each person and the beauty of “Tragically, in every period of histo- Tauran was responsi- a late-Italian art- ist, Enrico Man- creation, just like St. Joseph protected ry there are ‘Herods’ who plot death, ble for giving the pope frini, who was Mary and Jesus. CNS photo/Paul Haring wreak havoc and mar the countenance his pallium. very close to Pope “To protect creation, to protect ev- Pope Francis, left, receives his ring from Cardi- of men and women,” he said. nal Angelo Sodano, dean of the College of Car- Paul and his late-secretary, Archbishop ery man and every woman, to look Pope Francis asked the government Pasquale Macchi. upon them with tenderness and love is dinals, during his inaugural Mass in St. Peter’s leaders present and all those with re- Square at the Vatican March 19. Pope Francis had about three models to open up a horizon of hope,” he told sponsibility in the field of economics, of rings to choose from, said the Vatican between 150,000 and 200,000 people politics and social life to stand firm spokesman, Jesuit Father Federico Lom- gathered under sunny skies in St. Pe- appears as a strong and courageous when destruction and death threaten bardi, and the pope chose the design ter’s Square and the nearby streets. man, a working man, yet in his heart human dignity, human life and the en- that Manfrini gave Archbishop Macchi With representatives of other Chris- we see great tenderness, which is not vironment. He met with the heads of for Pope Paul. Pope Francis’ ring was tian churches and communities, dele- the virtue of the weak, but rather a sign the government delegations after the made from the same wax cast of the ring gations from 132 countries, Jewish and of strength of spirit and a capacity for Mass. meant for Pope Paul, who never wore it, Muslim leaders as well as Buddhists, concern, for compassion, for genuine Caring for others, he said in his Father Lombardi said. Hindus, Sikhs and Jains present, Pope openness to others, for love.” homily, must begin with watching over During the installation Mass March 19, Francis preached the Gospel, but in- “We must not be afraid of goodness, one’s own heart, mind and actions, re- Pope Francis received the newly made sisted the values it espouses are essen- of tenderness,” Pope Francis said. sisting “hatred, envy and pride” and ring from the dean of the College of Car- tially human, “involving everyone.” The new pope said exercising the emotions that can tear others down. dinals, Italian Cardinal Angelo Sodano. While the rites and rituals of the role of protector as St. Joseph did Pope Francis told the people he The pallium Pope Francis received inauguration of his ministry as pope means doing so “discreetly, humbly realized his new ministry included from French Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran took place immediately before the and silently, but with an unfailing pres- “a certain power,” but it is the same during the Mass was the same one Pope Mass, the liturgy itself was a celebra- ence and utter fidelity, even when he power Jesus conferred on St. Peter, Benedict XVI used — a short woolen tion of the feast of St. Joseph, patron finds it hard to understand.” which was the “power of service” seen band that the retired pope re-introduced in 2008, and similar to the kind worn by of the universal church and “also the The Gospels present St. Joseph as a in Jesus’ charge to St. Peter: “Feed my Blessed John Paul II. It is worn over the name day of my venerable predeces- husband to Mary, “at her side in good lambs. Feed my sheep.” shoulder and has a 12-inch long strip times and bad,” and as a father who sor,” Pope Benedict XVI, the former “Let us never forget that authentic hanging down the front and the back. watched over Jesus, worried about him Joseph Ratzinger. power is service and that the pope, The pallium is a woolen stole that sig- The retired pope was not present at and taught him a trade, the pope said. too, when exercising power, must en- nifies the pope’s or the archbishop’s au- the liturgy, but the crowds applauded St. Joseph responded to his call to ter ever more fully into that service thority over the Christian community. It enthusiastically when Pope Francis be a protector “by being constantly which has its radiant culmination on also represents the shepherd’s mission said, “We are close to him with our attentive to God, open to the signs of the cross,” he said. of placing the lost, sick or weak sheep on prayers, full of affection and grati- God’s presence and receptive to God’s “He must be inspired by the lowly, his shoulders. tude.” plans, and not simply his own,” the concrete and faithful service which The pallium the pope wears is deco- The new pope stood at a lectern to pope said. marked St. Joseph and, like him, he rated with six red crosses symbolizing read his homily, sticking to the text he Fidelity to God’s word and God’s must open his arms to protect all of the wounds inflicted on Christ during the had prepared in advance. At times his plan for individuals and for all of cre- God’s people and embrace with tender passion, Father Lombardi said. He said voice was extremely soft and other ation makes the difference, he said, affection the whole of humanity, es- the crosses on palliums for metropolitan times it was quite loud; he punctuated calling on everyone to be sensitive and pecially the poorest, the weakest, the archbishops are black to make clear the with clenched fists his remarks about loving toward those in their care, es- least important,” Pope Francis said. diversity of jurisdiction. the strength required to be tender and pecially toward children, the aged, the “Only those who serve with love are The end piece, like all palliums, is compassionate to others. poor and the sick. able to protect,” he said. made of black silk, a symbol of the black “In the Gospels,” he said, “St. Joseph “In the end, everything has been sheep that the shepherd rescues and car- ries over his shoulder back to the flock.