Tag: Catholic Church

New Pontiff Is Pope Francis of Argentina

The new leader of the Catholic Church was revealed today to be Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina and he has taken the name of Pope Francis. He stepped onto the Vatican balcony dressed in white for the first time to address the roaring crowd in St. Peter‘s Square. Bergoglio, 76, […]

Pope Benedict XVI Delivers Farewell Address

On his final full day as the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Benedict XVI thanked a huge crowd for respecting his historic decision to step down and told them that God will continue to guide the church. “The decision I have made, after much prayer, is the fruit […]