We reflect on Pope Francis and look to the conclave

Beyond The Beacon

Beyond The Beacon
We reflect on Pope Francis and look to the conclave
Apr 30, 2025 Season 1 Episode 86
Diocese Of Paterson

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 This special episode reflects on Pope Francis's legacy and considers what the future might bring. Joining Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney and Jai Agnish is Msgr. Geno Sylva, to share joyful memories of his interactions with the Holy Father while working at the Vatican for many years. Msgr. Geno is the rector of the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist in Paterson, N.J. He is also vicar for Special Projects and serves as a Vatican appointee to the Dicastery for Evangelization. Also appearing on this week's episode is Msgr. Raymond Kupke, pastor of St. Anthony in Hawthorne, adjunct professor of Church history at Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology at Seton Hall University, and Diocesan Archivist. In 2013, Msgr. Raymond correctly predicted that then-Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio would be elected the next Pope. Here, he offers his prediction this time around while offering historical context. 

Show Notes:
https://beaconnj.org/remembering-pope-francis
https://beaconnj.org/popes-love-for-people-moved-paterson-rector-at-vatican
https://www.americamagazine.org/voices/inside-vatican

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Produced by Jai Agnish, Bishop Kevin Sweeney, and Cecile Pagliarulo for the Diocese of Paterson. Engineered by Cecile Pagliarulo and Jai Agnish, edited and theme song by Jai Agnish. Illustrations by Dennis Dalelio.

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