Daily Archives: June 1, 2011

First African Pope

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Deacon Bob

For over 400 years, until Pope John Paul II, we had only Italian popes. Did you know though, that we have had lots of non-Italian popes throughout the centuries? Of course, St. Peter, the first pope, was Jewish and a … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Deacon Bob

“Not only ‘see in his hands the print of the nails,’ with the apostle Thomas, not only put your finger into the place of the nails, not only put your hand into his side, but enter with your whole being … Continue reading →

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