Fools for Christ: Pope Francis and the next pope

Fools for Christ: Pope Francis and the next pope Pope Francis holds the monstrance as he delivers his extraordinary blessing ‘urbi et orbi’ (to the city and the world). The service was livestreamed during the coronavirus pandemic. Photo: CNS photo/Vatican Media.

I remember seeing Pope Francis at World Meeting of Families back in 2018. His reserved reception of the higher echelons of Irish society in Dublin Castle contrasted nicely with his off-script and familiar remarks to us who went to see him in Croke Park. I felt like he was standing up for us who have…

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