As people cheered the Pope's election in Rome, it sent a wave of excitement through Father Felipe Doldan at "Infant Jesus Parish" in Woodbury Heights New Jersey.
"I couldn't believe it. I became a little emotional," Doldan said as he covered his face, reliving his reaction.
The excitement stems from the fact that Father Doldan and Pope Francis aren't just bound as
As parishioners walked out of Sunday mass, one man shook Doldan's hand joking, "You got somebody from home in Rome that's great!," he said laughing.
Doldan spends half a year at his South Jersey Parish and the other half at his church in Buenos Aires. That's where the newly elected pontiff would visit once a year during patron festivities.
During the 15-year period Doldan says the then cardinal taught him about showing mercy.
"Be understanding and not to jump to conclusions. Leave aside my preoccupations
and pay attention to the person."
That focus on people, simplicity and the impoverished are all characteristics
Father Doldan says Pope Francis will need as the church attempts to restore followers faith amidst recent scandal.
"He has promoted a type of mission. A revival of the diocese. Especially going to those who have abandoned or left behind their practice. "
Monday, March 11 2013 11:38 AM EDT2013-03-11 15:38:14 GMT
The congregation of cardinals is scheduled to meet Monday to discuss preliminary work and church agendas as they draw closer to scheduling a date for selecting a new pope, FOX News reports.
The congregation of cardinals is scheduled to meet Monday to discuss preliminary work and church agendas as they draw closer to scheduling a date for selecting a new pope, FOX News reports.
Monday, March 11 2013 11:37 AM EDT2013-03-11 15:37:42 GMT
On the day that Pope Benedict XVI stepped down-- the first pope to resign his position in 600 years-- Catholics in Philadelphia thanked God for his service, and prayed for his successor.
On the day that Pope Benedict XVI stepped down-- the first pope to resign his position in 600 years-- Catholics in Philadelphia thanked God for his service, and prayed for his successor.
Friday, May 17 2013 11:44 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:44:01 GMT
A couple of Good Samaritans helped rescue a 3-year-old boy's lifeless body from an Allentown creek. Their quick thinking and help from police helped bring the boy back to life.
A couple of Good Samaritans helped rescue a 3-year-old boy's lifeless body from an Allentown creek. Their quick thinking and help from police helped bring the boy back to life.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 8:32 PM EDT2013-05-16 00:32:03 GMT
Residents in one Bucks County neighborhood are checking their yards. Somebody snapped a picture of this bear, and now people are wondering where he is.
Residents in one Bucks County neighborhood are checking their yards. Somebody snapped a picture of this bear, and now people are wondering where he is.
Monday, May 13 2013 6:51 AM EDT2013-05-13 10:51:02 GMT
The 37-hour standoff ended with four flashbangs, then law enforcement officers storming into a two story Trenton home on Grand. Their aim, to save three children taken hostage by 38-year-old Gerald Tyrone
A 37-hour standoff with an armed man inside a Trenton home ends with a woman and her child dead inside and three of her other kids who were held hostage rescued.
Sunday, May 19 2013 1:45 AM EDT2013-05-19 05:45:51 GMT
A Powerball jackpot-winning ticket worth an estimated $590.5 million was sold in Florida, but there were also million-dollar winners sold in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, according to the lottery.
A Powerball jackpot-winning ticket worth an estimated $590.5 million was sold in Florida, but there were also million-dollar winners sold in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, according to the lottery's website.
Saturday, May 18 2013 9:28 PM EDT2013-05-19 01:28:06 GMT
Rain moved in Saturday afternoon and the chance for it will stick around through the seven day forecast.
It becomes very unsettled across our area with clounds and showers again Sunday. The best chance for rain is in the morning and afternoon thunderstorms are possible towards our south.
Sunday is cool but we do warm up well into the 80s by Tuesday. With the warm weather comes a better chance for thunderstorms.
Friday, May 17 2013 11:44 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:44:01 GMT
A couple of Good Samaritans helped rescue a 3-year-old boy's lifeless body from an Allentown creek. Their quick thinking and help from police helped bring the boy back to life.
A couple of Good Samaritans helped rescue a 3-year-old boy's lifeless body from an Allentown creek. Their quick thinking and help from police helped bring the boy back to life.
Friday, May 17 2013 7:38 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:38:13 GMT
A woman who lived with a Delaware pediatrician accused of waterboarding her 11-year-old daughter has agreed to plead guilty to child endangerment charges and testify against him.
A woman who lived with a Delaware pediatrician accused of waterboarding her 11-year-old daughter has agreed to plead guilty to child endangerment charges and testify against him.
