A new pope

So much to say, so much to reflect upon… we have a new pope! Here are a few pieces that I found interesting:

• A Jesuit reflects on digital presence and the pause to pray
• A Jesuit shares the story of being in the square when it was announced
• What's so weird about a Jesuit pope?
• Pope Francis' wikipedia entry
• Massimo Faggioli (of UST) reflects on the choice of this pope
• The USCCB Facebook page announcement
• Pope Francis' earlier statement that "human rights are violated by extreme poverty"
• The Holy See's "press packet" on Pope Francis
• The Pope likes to ad lib! (making it hard for the Vatican press office)
• Pope Francis' first homily (ironically? found in Cardinal Mahoney's blog)
• The Pope invites Rome's chief rabbi to his installation mass
• Some of the Pope's own words
• 20 facts you might not know about the Pope </ul>