This morning, shortly after 8:00am EST, the publishers of TIME magazine announced their choices for Man of the Year - they chose Pope Francis for 2013! Having heard the news, the Director of the Vatican Press Office, Father Frederico Lombardi, SJ published a statement.
This fact is unsurprising, considering the resonance and very widespread attention given to the election of Pope Francis and the beginning of his pontificate. It is a positive sign that one of the most prestigious acknowledgements in the field of the international press has been attributed to one who proclaims spiritual, religious and moral values in the world, and who speaks effectively in favour of peace and greater justice.
With regard to the Pope, for his part, he does not seek fame and success, since he carries out his service for the proclamation of the Gospel and the love of God for all. If this attracts men and women and gives them hope, the Pope is content. If this nomination as Person of the Year means that many have understood this message, at least implicitly, he will certainly be glad.
Statement issued by the Director of the Vatican Press Office
upon the publication of the nomination of Pope Francis
as Man of the Year
This fact is unsurprising, considering the resonance and very widespread attention given to the election of Pope Francis and the beginning of his pontificate. It is a positive sign that one of the most prestigious acknowledgements in the field of the international press has been attributed to one who proclaims spiritual, religious and moral values in the world, and who speaks effectively in favour of peace and greater justice.
With regard to the Pope, for his part, he does not seek fame and success, since he carries out his service for the proclamation of the Gospel and the love of God for all. If this attracts men and women and gives them hope, the Pope is content. If this nomination as Person of the Year means that many have understood this message, at least implicitly, he will certainly be glad.
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