Relive Pope Francis’ visit to Aparecida, Brazil

Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Sebastian Gomes

As far as I can tell in our day and age, only church councils and papal transitions can attract the kind of global attention for the Catholic Church that is both honest and positive. While working in Rome in February and March of 2013, I was struck by this reality and by how the intrigue […]

“Show us Jesus” – Homily of Pope Francis at Aparecida

Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Salt + Light Media

Homily of Pope Francis at the Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida, July 24, 2013 My Brother Bishops and Priests, Dear Brothers and Sisters, What joy I feel as I come to the house of the Mother of every Brazilian, the Shrine of our Lady of Aparecida! The day after my election as Bishop of […]

What do Pope Francis, WYD, Aparecida, and the New Evangelization have in common?

Sunday, July 21, 2013

Salt + Light Media

Salt and Light Photo: The National Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida, Brazil By Sebastian Gomes World Youth Day Rio is about to begin and everyone is wondering what Pope Francis is going to say and do on his first trip back to South America. Well, last week I may have uncovered a major clue. A […]