1. Pope Francis (Latin: Franciscus; Italian: Francesco; born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, 17 December 1936) is the reigning pope of the Catholic Church, in which capacity he is both Bishop of Rome and absolute Sovereign of the Vatican City State.
2. Throughout his public life, both as an individual and as a religious leader, Pope Francis has been noted for his humility, his concern for the poor and his commitment to dialogue as a way to build bridges between people of all backgrounds, beliefs and faiths.
3. In addition, due to both his Jesuit and Ignatian aesthetic, he is known for favoring simpler vestments void of ornamentation, including refusing the traditional papal mozzetta cape upon his election, choosing silver instead of gold for his piscatory ring, and keeping the same pectoral cross he had when he was cardinal.
4. Summarily Pope Francis reiterates that "It is absurd to say you follow Jesus Christ but reject the Church".
5. Francis is the first Jesuit pope, the first from the Americas, the first from the Southern Hemisphere and the first non-European pope since the Syrian Gregory III in 741, 1,272 years earlier.
6. Following the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI on 28 February 2013, a papal conclave elected Bergoglio as his successor on 13 March.
7. He became the Archbishop of Buenos Aires in 1998 and was created a cardinal in 2001 by Pope John Paul II.
8. He is known for having a simpler and less formal approach to the papacy, most notably by choosing to reside in the Domus Sanctae Marthae guesthouse rather than the papal apartments of the Apostolic Palace used by his predecessors.
9. Messages from the Pope is the only instant messaging app for Catholics that notifies you each time the Holy Father sends a message to the world.
10. In addition, he maintains that he is a "son of the Church" regarding loyalty to Church doctrine, and has spoken against abortion as "horrific", suggested that women be valued not clericalized.
11. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Bergoglio worked briefly as a chemical technician and nightclub bouncer before beginning seminary studies.
1. Very good.I just love the app for its very simple and user-friendly, however, i love Pope Francis more! Thank you for it makes me get closer to a very humble, compassionate and unselfish person who happens to be our Pope...I am so very proud of my faith, -Roman CATHOLIC!Good messages to encouraging our hearts to be anchoring more with heavenly place that lasts.
2. It's a blessing to be able to click on this app and see the good word for the day from the Pope! His words lift up my spirit! I highly recommend this app, start your day out with a smile or anytime of the day with this app! Peace be with you and Blessings for your day! :)This app is fantastic and I would highly recommend not buying a set of runes and throwing out the old etruscan alphabet for one that comes from the ancient roman.
3. nothing against Mormons but not their ads on the Pope app.Wonderful app! just found out about today,I love hearin a word from our Holy Father -everyday is AWESOME!Daily I have a special prayer for the pope so that he will be able to renew the church of our time.
4. And keeping our mind's nice and calm so we can tackle all temptations in life.Such a pleasure to "Be with Pope Francis " 24/7 through prayer, and vision via the perfect App.
5. So appreciate this means of "communication".This is an app that delivers the great messages of the Pope to the people of God.
6. I love it.Great app but ads not appropriate.
7. Useful, simple, and accurate.
8. BIG Mormon ad pops up immediately.
9. May God him long life.Its beautiful but am not able to write to the POPE to say few things.