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I am obviously not a Catholic but I have many friends and blog readers who are. I must say that I really appreciate Pope Francis’ moral courage, humility, and overall approach to his role. What a leavening influence one person can be!

Here are some articles about him and his visit that I think are worth reading:

Why Protestant Pastors Should be Paying Attention to Pope Francis’ Visit

Pope Francis: There is no Hell-fire; Adam and Eve are Not Real

Pope Francis’ Interfaith Service at Ground Zero

Pope Francis Scolds Congress for Gun and Weapons Sales

Pope Francis: Humble Gestures, not Fiery Rhetoric

The Pope and the Planet

The Secret to How Pope Francis Keeps His Hectic Travel Schedule

Pope Francis’ Address to Congress: What it Means for Six Catholic Lawmakers

The Pope’s 10 Tips for Becoming a Happier Person

Full Transcript of Pope’s Homily Concluding US Trip

I hope you find something to inspire you –and some action items to follow through on!–in the above articles and/or in the memes attached below. (And thank you to Google images for the photo of the Pope above.)

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