Friday, April 26, 2013

Pope might not be big traveller

Francis's plans for encyclical, travel disclosed
A woman walks past religious icons hanging on a wall during celebrations for the feast of St. George the martyr in Rio de Janeiro April 23. St. George is one of the most popular saints in Brazil, where many believe he protects against evil. Pope Francis will travel to Rio in July to take part in the international World Youth Day gathering. CNS photo / Pilar Olivares, Reuters.
Catholic News Agency has a story about some of the Pope's plans for this year.

Pope Francis could issue his first encyclical this year, and so far he is planning only one international trip in 2013, according to Vatican press office director Father Federico Lombardi, SJ.

Father Lombardi said that he "would not exclude" the possibility of Pope Francis issuing his first encyclical "within this year," Vatican Radio reported April 25.

For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.
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