Ahoy! Pope’s addin’ 21 new mates to his crew, stretchin’ his sails far ‘yond the shores of Europe!
2024-10-06
Arrr, matey! Francis be layin’ down his mark on the crew pickin’ his heir, shiver me timbers! He be dreamin’ of a Roman Catholic ship sailin’ the seven seas, not just a pond. Aye, a grand ol’ vision for all the scallywags o’ the world!
Ahoy, mateys! Gather 'round as I regale ye with the tale of one Francis, the jolly captain o' the Roman Catholic ship! With a wily wink and a twinkle in his eye, he be handpickin' a crew to steer the good ship towards a grander horizon, settin’ sail for a truly global church, aye!This shrewd captain be layin' down the law, appointin’ a motley bunch o’ scallywags to choose who’ll take the helm when he’s ready to drop anchor and retire to the shores of leisure. These appointments be much like layin' down treasure maps, guidin' his successor to find the riches of unity across all seven seas. Francis be dreamin' of a church that ain't just confined to the ports of yore, but one that spreads its sails wide, catchin’ the winds of every nation!
So, raise yer tankards and toast to Francis, the crafty captain! He be settin' his vision in stone, makin' sure his legacy be sailin' on, long after he’s traded his compass for a hammock. With a hearty laugh and a cheeky grin, he’s crafted a crew that’ll keep the winds of change blowin' strong. So hoist the flag, and may the seas be ever in his favor! Yarrr!