New pope elected – let’s celebrate!
By Lesley Kennedy
Cue the white smoke: Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos Aires, who will now be known as Pope Fancis I, was elected today to lead the world’s 1.2 billion Catholics.
And, no matter your faith, pope memorabilia and products can be yours. Canada’s The Globe and Mail reports best-selling religious items include rosaries, as well as magnets, medallions and frames featuring Pope John Paul II. Those types of items with Pope Benedict XVI’s picture? Not so hot, the newspaper adds.
In honor of Pope Francis, 76, the Argentinian-born Jesuit, we just had to share a few finds:
- Save on angel pins, get free shipping and more from Catholic Faith Store.
- Get free shipping and money off kids’ pope-theme T-shirts at Catholic to the Max.
- Find deals on religious books and DVDs at Online Catholic Store.
- Looking to add some artwork to your collection? Check out the online specials at Catholic Fine Art.
- Learn about free academic programs at Catholic Heritage Curricula.
- Save on gifts including rosaries, saint medals and prayer books at Catholic Free Shipping.
- Smell like a pope! Get a free sample from The Pope’s Cologne.
