The revised rites highlight "even more that the Roman Pontiff's funeral is that of a shepherd and disciple of Christ and not of a powerful man of this world."

“I’m proud to say that we saw our incoming class grow this year, with strong indications for even more growth next year," said Dr. Robert Gervasi, who became the Mount’s eighth president this past summer.

When we give thanks to God, we are demonstrating that we understand that everything we have comes from Him.