Tag: roman catholic church

The Vatican begins papal transition after Pope Francis' death with rituals, his funeral and preparations for a conclave to elect a new pope.

Pope Francis died after Easter in this Jubilee year of Hope. The pope's life was a miracle of mercy, unity and love - all needed for such a time as this.

Though I’m not Christian, the writer mourns Pope Francis — a humble, compassionate leader who fought for justice, mercy and humanity for all.

Moscow, Idaho, in the northern part of the state, is one such town. It is home to St. Mary’s Parish, a mission church with approximately 500 to 600 parishioners. The Rev. Benjamin Onyemachi, a religious order priest originally from Nigeria, is now serving as the priest in this picturesque college town of approximately 26,000 people.

Long before Northern Europeans established the Clausian gift-giving tradition, early Christians in the Mediterranean region celebrated the Epiphany by exchanging gifts in the tradition of the three kings mentioned in the bible. Though they are not mentioned by name in Scripture, the three kings Gaspar, Melchior and Balthasar are essential to Three Kings Day. The colonization of the Americas brought the tradition from Spain to the Americas. Now it is also celebrated in Spokane.

Jim has just been ordained a deacon in the Catholic Church.

It matters who sits in the seats of power, yes it does. And the man in the seat of authority for the Roman Catholic communion is a man of grace and compassion. We never expected a man like Pope Francis in our house.