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The Vincentian Family in Gratitude for Pope Francis: A Pontificate of Compassion

The Vincentian Family in Gratitude for Pope Francis: A Pontificate of Compassion

As the Church bids farewell to Pope Francis, the Vincentian Family around the world pauses not only in mourning, but in reflection. For those who follow in the footsteps of St. Vincent de Paul, the life and legacy of Pope Francis feel deeply familiar: a love for the poor that is not abstract, a faith expressed in action, a Church that is close to the people, and a Gospel lived on the margins.

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Contemplation: The Sorrows We Cannot Avoid

Contemplation: The Sorrows We Cannot Avoid

Suffering often challenges our faith, yet as Vincentians, we are called to respond with compassion, doing all we can to relieve the neighbor’s pain while recognizing that our deeper mission is to grow in holiness by serving Christ in the poor. Even when material aid falls short, we bring true hope through acts of love, presence, and friendship that reveal God’s enduring light in the midst of darkness.

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The Hour of Evangelical Courage: Facing the Election of the Next Pope

The Hour of Evangelical Courage: Facing the Election of the Next Pope

Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re’s homily at Pope Francis’ funeral, delivered in a crowded and sorrowful St. Peter’s Square, was not merely a eulogy for an exceptional Pontiff. In a deeper sense, it was a serene and firm gaze upon the legacy left behind, and a silent meditation on the challenges now weighing upon the Church, which will soon elect a new Successor of Peter.

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Places of Frederic Ozanam 16 – rue de Grenelle

Places of Frederic Ozanam 16 – rue de Grenelle

Having become a professor at the Sorbonne, Frederic Ozanam would live with Amélie (his wife) and later Marie (their daughter) on rue de Grenelle, rue Garancière, and rue de Fleurus, all located in the same general neighborhood of Paris.

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Contemplation: The Sorrows We Cannot Avoid

Suffering often challenges our faith, yet as Vincentians, we are called to respond with compassion, doing all we can to relieve the neighbor’s pain while recognizing that our deeper mission is to grow in holiness by serving Christ in the poor. Even when material aid falls short, we bring true hope through acts of love, presence, and friendship that reveal God’s enduring light in the midst of darkness.

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The Vincentian Family in Gratitude for Pope Francis: A Pontificate of Compassion

As the Church bids farewell to Pope Francis, the Vincentian Family around the world pauses not only in mourning, but in reflection. For those who follow in the footsteps of St. Vincent de Paul, the life and legacy of Pope Francis feel deeply familiar: a love for the poor that is not abstract, a faith expressed in action, a Church that is close to the people, and a Gospel lived on the margins.

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Contemplation: The Sorrows We Cannot Avoid

Contemplation: The Sorrows We Cannot Avoid

Suffering often challenges our faith, yet as Vincentians, we are called to respond with compassion, doing all we can to relieve the neighbor’s pain while recognizing that our deeper mission is to grow in holiness by serving Christ in the poor. Even when material aid falls short, we bring true hope through acts of love, presence, and friendship that reveal God’s enduring light in the midst of darkness.

The Hour of Evangelical Courage: Facing the Election of the Next Pope

The Hour of Evangelical Courage: Facing the Election of the Next Pope

Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re’s homily at Pope Francis’ funeral, delivered in a crowded and sorrowful St. Peter’s Square, was not merely a eulogy for an exceptional Pontiff. In a deeper sense, it was a serene and firm gaze upon the legacy left behind, and a silent meditation on the challenges now weighing upon the Church, which will soon elect a new Successor of Peter.

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A Pilgrim of Hope: Special Issue of Famvin Newsletter Honoring Pope Francis

This special issue of the Vincentian Family Bulletin honors the life and legacy of Pope Francis, highlighting his deep connection with the Vincentian charism and his tireless service to the poor. It offers reflections, key documents, and encounters that celebrate his impact on the Church and the world.

The Vincentian Family in Gratitude for Pope Francis: A Pontificate of Compassion

As the Church bids farewell to Pope Francis, the Vincentian Family around the world pauses not only in mourning, but in reflection. For those who follow in the footsteps of St. Vincent de Paul, the life and legacy of Pope Francis feel deeply familiar: a love for the poor that is not abstract, a faith expressed in action, a Church that is close to the people, and a Gospel lived on the margins.

Pope Francis (1936–2025): A Shepherd for the Poor and a Prophet for Our Time

Pope Francis passed away today, Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88, after being hospitalized at Gemelli Hospital in Rome and spending several weeks in recovery at his residence. His health was delicate, and unfortunately, he did not respond to treatment.

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