Serving Christ and Connecting Catholics in Western North Carolina
Before we look ahead to the next pope, let us appreciate the five most memorable moments of the Franciscan papacy:
Francis’ apostolic exhortation “Evangelii Gaudium” spoke profoundly to a relevant – truly crushing – issue of our times: Our need to focus on realities over illusions or trending notions and to proclaim Jesus Christ as the incarnate founder of all reality.
A reflection from Bishop Michael Martin, OFM Conv.
I was appointed by Pope Francis as the fifth Bishop of Charlotte in April of 2024, so it is safe to say that he holds a special place in my life and in my heart.