Eight years ago, on this day, Pope Francis celebrated Mass with imposition of the Pallium and bestowal of the Fisherman's Ring for the beginning of his Petrine Ministry in the See of Rome. It was the Solemnity of St. Joseph, Patron of the Universal Church. " How does Joseph exercise his role as protector? " Francis asked. "Discreetly, humbly and silently, but with an unfailing presence and utter fidelity, even when he finds it hard to understand." Below, please find the full text of Pope Francis's inauguration homily. - Ed.
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Solemnity of St Joseph: Pope Francis on the Church's Universal Patron (from the vault)
eight years ago, on this day, pope francis celebrated mass with imposition of the pallium and bestowal of the fisherman's ring for the begin...
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