their hero

The people of Buenos Aires are justifiably
proud of their former archbishop.

This is a part of the cathedral
that was his "home" church
(and where that sign is found).

[Linking back to signs, signs.]

The pope's protectors

I'm not sure what makes a young man want
to join the Swiss Guards—but I doubt it's for the 
privilege of wearing that hat.  Actually, it's a
very prestigious (and hard-to-get) posting.  Since
Pope Francis fired a commandant two
years ago for being too tough on the guards, it
might be a less rigorous gig.  (Apparently, the pope
came out of his apartment one morning and
found that the guard there had been on duty all night.
He brought the young soldier a chair and ordered
him to sit, then went back in, made him a 
sandwich and brought it out to him.)

[Linking back to Ruby Tuesday and Our World Tuesday.]

inSPIREd Sunday

I took this shot of the spires St. Patrick's Cathedral 
the day before Pope Francis arrived.  Already 
there were barricades set up along the length of this 
block (and many others)—24 hours later, I 
would not have braved the crowds.

[To see more churches from around the world, go here.]