At this time one year ago, people from all sectors of our pluralistic community came together to joyously welcome Pope Francis to our nationâ??s capital. Yet, looking now at the landscape here and across the country, what we see is all manner of division and discord culturally, politically and socio-economically. Perhaps then on this anniversary of the Popeâ??s visit, we ought to use this opportunity to hear again his important message â?? and take it to heart.
One of the papal titles is â??pontiff,â? which is derived from the Latin for â??bridge builder,â? and that is exactly what Pope Francis sought to be during his trip here. Speaking as a humble pastor in this town of politicians, he asked people of all beliefs to reach across boundaries of politics, ideology, and sources of division to seek the common good and for us to care for one another, especially the least among us.
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