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  • Could Pope Francis be the new John XXIII?

    March 14 2013
    Brendan Butler

    Let's hold our judgement until we see who he appoints as his 'strong men' in the Curia. I would have been more impressed if he had indicated he would move to the Lateran Basilica which is our first M

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  • Could Pope Francis be the new John XXIII?

    March 14 2013
    Bob Hayes

    From the above article, referring to Joseph Ratzinger's election in 2005, 'I was convinced that God that the Holy Spirit had got it wrong'. Is this how far the ACP has come? Are God and the Holy Spiri

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  • Could Pope Francis be the new John XXIII?

    March 14 2013
    Con Carroll

    Can we as people on this website be a people of vision and hope? Do we need to keep on going on about theology Spiritual issues of 1970s/80s? Have we a vision of solidarity

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  • Could Pope Francis be the new John XXIII?

    March 14 2013
    Fr John Wotherspoon (Hong Kong)

    Pope Francis - Thank You Holy Spirit! http://www.v2catholic.com/johnw/2013/2013-03-14pope-francisI-thank-you-Holy-Spirit.htm

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  • Could Pope Francis be the new John XXIII?

    March 14 2013
    Nuala O'Driscoll

    With that gorgeous smile and the fact that he cooks his own dinner, there's hope for women in the Church yet! Céad Míle Fáilte, Papa Francis!

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  • Could Pope Francis be the new John XXIII?

    March 14 2013
    Kevin McLaughlin

    His first 24 hours according to Vatican watcher John Thavis - http://www.johnthavis.com/pope-francis-first-24-hours-doing-it-his-way

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  • Could Pope Francis be the new John XXIII?

    March 14 2013
    Des Gilroy

    An excellent, very balanced piece at short notice by Brendan Hoban. While it is too early to form a firm opinion, there are some signs to suggest we should be optimistic. Pope Francis has a track rec

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  • Could Pope Francis be the new John XXIII?

    March 14 2013
    Anne Walsh

    What a hopeful time for the church. Yes Pope Francis may well be our new John XX111. His simplicity and connection with the poor is a reminder of what the catholic church and its founder Jesus of Naza

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  • Could Pope Francis be the new John XXIII?

    March 14 2013
    Darlene Starrs

    Don't look now folks, but I think, we have a mystic as pope....a mystic pope, who will hopefully have the strength and perseverance to apply the hermeneutic of reform! I am hopeful that with choosing

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  • Could Pope Francis be the new John XXIII?

    March 14 2013
    Shane

    If another ecumenical council is convened, it will be nothing like Vatican II. The temper of our times is totally different. Back then the Church enjoyed a high degree of institutional prestige and re

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