Justin Welby’s “Enthronement”

Yesterday The Most Rev. Justin Portal Welby was “enthroned” in Canterbury Cathedral as the 105th Archbishop of Canterbury.

Papal Gestures Continue

At his blog “Whispers In The Loggia”, Rocco Palmo describes another, perhaps not so small gesture, from Pope Francis I:

Pope Francis’s Challenges #1

It must be difficult to know where to begin. The challenges facing the new spiritual leader of the world’s 1.2 billion Roman Catholics are enormous. But Pope Francis I has lots of advisers out there, keen to offer direction.

The Gestures of a Pope

How much do small symbolic gestures mean?

Pope Francis – Leader for Uncertain Times

Poor Pope Francis. He has hardly had time for a good night’s sleep in his new papal bed and already the critics are sharpening their knives.

What Kind of Pope?

The pressures and expectations on the man who will be elected the new spiritual head of the Roman Catholic Church, probably this month, are going to be monumental. What kind of Pope does the Roman Church need?

Blaming Benedict

It is easy to be critical of institutions. For the most part they do not seem to work all that well and the bigger they are, the easier it is to point out their flaws.

Wisdom According to Schwarzkopf

It is refreshing to be able to post something positive and wise from a US Army General.

David Petraeus “Rules for Living” #3

9. Leaders should be thoughtful but deci­sive. Listen to subordinates’ input, evaluate courses of action and second- and third-order effects, but be OK with an “80 per­cent solution.” “There will be many moments when all eyes turn to you for a decision. Be prepared for them. Don’t shrink from them. Embrace them.” Some­times the best move is the bold move.

David Petraeus “Rules for Living” (Part 2 of 3)

5. We all will make mistakes. The key is to recognize them and admit them, to learn from them, and to take off the rear­ view mirrors—drive on and avoid making them again.