Denver, Colo., Mar 9, 2013 / 06:05 am
When the white smoke rises from the Sistine Chapel to signal the next Pope's election, Catholics in some cities can gather at local rally points organized in advance to show their support and love.
Rally founder Seth DeMoor said the new "Rally for the Pope" initiative is intended to show the world "that we stand with and support the new Pope and the teachings of the Church."
"Rather than let the mainstream media tell our story for us, this is our chance when the whole world will be watching to tell our Catholic story with truth and charity," DeMoor told CNA March 7.
DeMoor said the conclave helps reminds Catholics they are "privileged" to have "a direct link to Christ himself, through the faithful leaders over the 2,000 years of the Petrine ministry."