The pope of ordinary life
This week, on March 13, we marked the fifth anniversary of Pope Francis’ pontificate.
Much has been written about the Holy Father’s impact on the Church and on the world, and there is much more that can be said about his work to renew the Vatican and inspire new ways of thinking for how the Church carries out her mission in the world.
But as I have been praying for the pope and reflecting this week, it has struck me that among other things, Pope Francis has been the pope of the personal and the practical, the pope of everyday life. These five years, his teaching has emphasized the place where the truths of our Faith meet the demands of daily living.