Dear parishioners and friends,
Habemus Papam! ("We have a Pope")
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| Pope Francis |
Each Pope exercises what is called the “Petrine ministry;” that is, the
ministry given to Peter by Christ to be the perpetual and visible principle of
unity in faith and communion in the Church. He exercises a primacy of authority
as Vicar of Christ and acts as the shepherd of the whole Church. Our Lord gave
this ministry to Peter when He said, “You are Peter, and upon this rock I will
build my Church” (Matthew 16: 18) and he exhorted Peter after the Resurrection
to “feed my lambs” and “tend my sheep” (John 21: 15-16).
The Petrine ministry does not guarantee freedom from all error or sin
for the one who holds the office. He is only infallible when, acting as supreme
pastor, he “proclaims by a definitive act a doctrine pertaining to faith or
morals” (CCC, 891).
Pray for Pope Francis!
In Christ,
Msgr. Baker
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