With Blessing, Pope Shows an Openness to Other Faiths

As the new leader of the Catholic Church became Pope Francis, I am filled with hope and faith that this institution will follow the path St. Francis laid out nearly a thousand years ago. St. Francis renounced the trappings of wealth, gave up his veryAs the new leader of the Catholic Church became Pope Francis, I am filled with hope and faith that this institution will follow the path St. Francis laid out nearly a thousand years ago. St. Francis renounced the trappings of wealth, gave up his very(CNN) -- "I hope you haven't made a mistake," Pope Francis told the cardinals at his celebratory dinner after he was chosen to lead the Catholic Church. He then urged the assembled hierarchy to nourish their bodies, and said with a grin, "May GodVATICAN CITY — Pope Francis on Saturday offered a silent blessing to an audience of journalists and other news media workers,

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