Habemus Papam! |
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A Message from President Olivarez
Aquinas College joins Catholics throughout the world in joyfully and prayerfully welcoming Pope Francis I as our new universal pastor. It is truly a historic moment in the church marking the first time a pope is from outside Europe in over 1,000 years. It is a wonderful time for all Catholics, and in particular for those of Latin American descent who make up a large portion of the world's Catholic population. True to the values of St. Francis of Assisi, we pray that Pope Francis may bring a culture of peace to the world.
- Juan R. Olivarez, Ph.D.,
President of Aquinas College |
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| Habemus Papam! On March 13, 2013, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected pope and took the name Francis. >Read More |
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Catholic News Service: Argentina's Cardinal Bergoglio elected pope, chooses Francis
Statement on the election of Pope Francis I from Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York,
President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops >Read Cardinal Dolan's Statement |
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| On February 11, 2013, Pope Benedict XVI announced his plans to resign the papal office on February 28, 2013. |
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| USCCB Media Conclave Updates: USCCB Blog |
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| Special Report: Pope Emeritus - Article by Faith Catholic of Lansing for Aquinas (pdf) |
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| Student Video: An AQ student discusses her experience in Rome with Pope Benedict. >Watch the Video |
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| U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops: Prayer for Pope Benedict XVI |
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| Pope Benedict's Motu Propio: Apostolic letter regarding the election of the next Roman Pontiff |
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More information and resources on the announcement of the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI:
Pictured at left: On Feb. 3, 2012, during the Ad Limina visit to Rome, Bishop Hurley and the Region VI Bishops met with the Holy Father inside the Vatican's Papal Apartments. The Holy Father greets Bishop Hurley. Photo credit: L'Osservatore Romano |
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