From The Washington Post and Tom Ehrich (Episcopal Priest)Even as a non-Catholic, I was filled with hope when an Argentine cardinal said to be passionate about serving the poor stepped onto the balcony overlooking St. Peter’s Square as Pope Francis.
By taking the name of a church reformer, the former Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio promised a better day for an ossified institution whose people beg for hope while hierarchs defend medieval power and pomp.
In greeting the crowd, the new pope showed a common touch that could repurpose a global movement from being lost in scandal and self-serving.
By standing in silence and bowing his head for the crowd’s blessing, Francis showed a humility that could inspire believers grown weary of Roman arrogance.
In ways that world leaders rarely manage, Francis conveyed sincerity and commitment to a singular vision of servanthood. Whether that vision survives remains to be seen. But for now he read the moment: a vast constituency eager for something deeper than palace intrigue, something closer to Jesus than elaborate processions of old men wearing costly garments.
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http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/on-faith/honest-questions-about-the-argentine-pope/2013/03/19/7b15340a-90d5-11e2-9173-7f87cda73b49_story.html
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