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New OC Bishop Meets New Pope
Kevin Vann sends a video postcard from his trip to Rome. In it, he likens Pope Francis to John Paul II and describes greeting the new pontiff in Spanish.
Orange County's recently appointed Catholic bishop, Kevin Vann, describes his trip to Rome and meetings with Pope Francis in a "spiritual post card" that went live on YouTube this week.
Highlights of the video include:
2:10 - The bishop recounts his Spanish greeting to Pope Francis, telling the new pontiff he brings "the love and prayers of the people in Orange."
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2:25 - Vann compares Francis to Pope John Paul II. "He's a great pastor."
3:17 - Vann describes the lingering presence of Rome's spiritual past. "When you walk in Rome, you walk in history."
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Vann began his trip Monday and returned Friday.
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