Francis by Patrick J. Marrin for April 24, 2014

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    pelican47  over 10 years ago

    John Paul II had such a twinkle in his eyes.

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    William Weedman  over 10 years ago

    Pope Paul VI would be more appropriate since he closed the Council…but John Paul II did implement a lot more of the changes.

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    j2p2  over 10 years ago

    The good author is highlighting recent developments in the Church. Big doings around the joint canonization of these two. Sancto subito indeed…

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    Nighthawks Premium Member over 10 years ago

    ok, I’ll see your two popes, and I’ll raise you three popes.

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    Last Rose Of Summer Premium Member over 10 years ago

    John Paul II is the reason a lot of people reconciled. And my 50 year old son still remembers playing “Michael Row the Boat Ashore” on guitar at Church! We called it the “kid combo for Christ”!

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    Sisyphos  over 10 years ago

    Interesting choice of “bookends” for the late council, Papa, omitting Paul VI and John Paul I (who remain on the upper shelf of busts in their sequential places). Next Sunday will be a big day!

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    katina.cooper  over 10 years ago

    Uh, the bank books or the child investigations?

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    Jim Kerner  over 10 years ago

    I like the fact that Francis used the busts of Popes John XXIII and John Paul II hold up and book end Vatican II. Well done!

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    kaffekup   over 10 years ago

    I’m not a Catholic, but the way they’ve rammed through the sanctification of JPII cheapens the honor. “You’re a saint, you’re a saint, you’re ALL saints!” (Apologies to Oprah)

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    Reality,really?  over 10 years ago

    Just found it. Love this!,,,

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    rossevrymn  10 months ago

    We need more fresh air………………..much more.

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    rossevrymn  2 months ago

    At the time of Vatican II many thought that women would gain ordination.

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