Pope
ordains priests for diocese of Rome
(Vatican Radio) On Sunday, Pope Francis presided over the
ordinations of priests for the diocese of Rome in Saint Peter’s Basilica,
reminding them they are ministers of unity in the Church.
Most of the 19 men
ordained 26 April were part of Roman seminaries, including the Pontifical Roman
Seminary, the Redemptoris Mater diocesan college, and the Madonna del Divino
Amore seminary.
In off-the-cuff
remarks during his homily for morning Mass, Pope Francis had advice for those
about to be ordained.
He told them that the
homilies they deliver should come from the heart, in order that they might
reach the hearts of the people.
Speaking to them about
the responsibility of distributing the sacraments, he told them to never refuse
anyone who asks for Baptism
Pope Francis also
reminded the soon to be ordained priests that in the confessional they are to
forgive, never to condemn.
“You are ministers of
unity in the Church, in the family,” Pope Francis said.
In his Regina Coeli
address after Mass, the Pope said the newly ordained priests are called to the
a pastoral life that is like that of the Good Shepherd.
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