First US-born pope to lead global Church
Leo XIV, the first Augustinian and USA born Pope, had a long and interesting history before he was elected the 267th Bishop of Rome.
Leo XIV, the first Augustinian and USA born Pope, had a long and interesting history before he was elected the 267th Bishop of Rome.
The homily for the Memorial Mass for Pope Francis which was held at St Francis Xavier's Cathedral on April 27.
Born December 17 1936, died April 21 2025.
A Memorial Mass for Pope Francis was celebrated at Adelaide's St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral on Sunday April 27. Archbishop Patrick O’Regan presided at the Mass where the faithful joined community and religious leaders in praying for the repose of the soul of the Holy Father.
Vicar General Father Dean Marin never met Pope Francis but he did meet one of his predecessors when the Polish pontiff came to Adelaide 39 years ago.
“People might not know anything about the Catholic church but they were drawn to Pope Francis”.
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