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Messages from Pope Francis
Messages from the Pope is the onlyinstantmessaging app for Catholics that notifies you each time theHolyFather sends a message to the world. Follow the path ofhisHoliness into making the world a better place foreveryone.Pope Francis (Latin: Franciscus; Italian: Francesco; bornJorgeMario Bergoglio, 17 December 1936) is the reigning pope oftheCatholic Church, in which capacity he is both Bishop of Romeandabsolute Sovereign of the Vatican City State.Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Bergoglio worked briefly asachemical technician and nightclub bouncer before beginningseminarystudies.He was ordained a Catholic priest in 1969 and from1973 to1979 was Argentina's Provincial Superior of the Society ofJesus.He became the Archbishop of Buenos Aires in 1998 and wascreated acardinal in 2001 by Pope John Paul II.Following the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI on 28 February2013,a papal conclave elected Bergoglio as his successor on 13March. Hechose Francis as his papal name in honor of Saint FrancisofAssisi. Francis is the first Jesuit pope, the first fromtheAmericas, the first from the Southern Hemisphere and thefirstnon-European pope since the Syrian Gregory III in 741, 1,272yearsearlier.Throughout his public life, both as an individual and as areligiousleader, Pope Francis has been noted for his humility, hisconcernfor the poor and his commitment to dialogue as a way tobuildbridges between people of all backgrounds, beliefs andfaiths. He isknown for having a simpler and less formal approachto the papacy,most notably by choosing to reside in the DomusSanctae Marthaeguesthouse rather than the papal apartments of theApostolic Palaceused by his predecessors. In addition, due to bothhis Jesuit andIgnatian aesthetic, he is known for favoring simplervestments voidof ornamentation, including refusing the traditionalpapal mozzettacape upon his election, choosing silver instead ofgold for hispiscatory ring, and keeping the same pectoral cross hehad when hewas cardinal.The Pontiff has affirmed Catholic doctrine on abortion,artificialcontraception, and homosexuality. Whilst maintaining theChurch'steaching against homosexual acts, he has said that gaypeopleshould not be marginalized. As a cardinal, he opposedsame-sexmarriage in Argentina. In addition, he maintains that he isa "sonof the Church" regarding loyalty to Church doctrine, and hasspokenagainst abortion as "horrific", suggested that women bevalued notclericalized. Summarily Pope Francis reiterates that "Itis absurdto say you follow Jesus Christ but reject theChurch."Accordingly, he urged Bishop Charles J. Scicluna of Malta tospeakout against adoption by same-sex couples,[17][18] maintainedthatdivorced and re-married Catholics may not receivetheEucharist,[19][20] and excommunicated a former Catholic priestforEucharistic sacrilege and heretical views.[21][22] Furthermore,heemphasized the Christian obligation to assist the poor andtheneedy in an optimistic tone, as well as promotingpeacenegotiations and interfaith dialogue.[23][24][25][26][7]PopeFrancis has also announced a zero-tolerance policy towardssexabuse in the Church, saying that sex abuse was "as badasperforming a satanic mass."[27][28][29]
