The election of Pope Francis
March 14, 2013
I rejoice with all the Catholics of the world in the election of Pope Francis. His life as a disciple of Jesus Christ and his service as a Jesuit priest and as Archbishop of the local Church of Buenos Aires have prepared him for his universal pastoral service as successor of St. Peter. His great sense of humility, his eloquent preaching of the Faith and his life of simplicity and dedication to the poor already mark him as a fitting Bishop of Rome and Pope of the Universal Church.
May I also add how privileged I was to participate in the conclave. It was a humbling and enriching experience.
+ Daniel Cardinal DiNardo
Archbishop of Galveston-Houston