What was the reaction to the new Pope from local Roman Catholics on the first Sunday of his papacy? I asked a friend who's a member of St. Patrick's in Kennett, and his reply arrived promptly after Mass:
"As appropriate, it happened in threes.
1. The first mention of Pope Francis I this Sunday was during the "Prayer of
the Faithful" when Deacon Madonna asked that we pray for Pope Francis's
leadership.
2. Many people may not have noticed that for the last few weeks during the
Eucharistic Prayer, the highest point in the mass, a Holy Father's name has not
been mentioned. That void has now been filled.
3. Father Sharrett first said that he personally took offense to those that may
think the new Pope is "too old", knowing the new Pope has been chosen, not by
age, but for his humility and piety. He then shared a story showing the new
Pope's sense of humor. During one of the Pope's first dinners with the college
of cardinals he exclaimed, "May God forgive you for what you have done."
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