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"Dear brothers and sisters, let us not be closed to the newness that God wants to bring into our lives! Are we often weary, disheartened and sad? Do we feel weighed down by our sins? Do we think that we won’t be able to cope? Let us not close our hearts, let us not lose confidence, let us never give up: there are no situations which God cannot change, there is no sin which he cannot forgive if only we open ourselves to him." Read Full Easter Vigil Homily Here

"At his first general audience this morning, Pope Francis reminded the faithful that Holy Week is a time of grace in which to "step outside" of oneself and draw close to others in order to bring the light and joy of the faith."

Links to Catholic news sources for information on activities in Rome following the election of Argentine Cardinal Bergoglio as Pope Francis. Plus:
"Pope Francis explains his choice of name."
"The story behind Pope Francis’ election."
and more...

Here is the official biography, published on the occasion of the Conclave by the Holy See Press Office with the information provided by the cardinals themselves Read more...

Link to Live coverage on EWTN
Pope Francis 1 - Formerly Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos Aires, Argentina, he was elected on the conclave's fifth ballot as the 266th Roman Pontiff of the Catholic Church.

Pope Francis on Saturday met with Representatives of the Communications Media on Saturday. Click to read an English translation of his full text.

March 13 - Habemus Papam! We have a Pope.
Past news from Rome on the Conclave and the election of the next Pope. Inside you will links to Catholic news sources as well as key articles.

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