Five Things To Remember On Dec. 17

1. Today is Pope Francis' 77th birthday. The Vatican Internet office created this special photo album.

2. Pope Francis has named Father John Doerfler, 49, a priest of the Diocese of Green Bay, Wisconsin, and vicar general of the diocese, as bishop of Marquette, Michigan. He succeeds Archbishop Alexander Sample, who became archbishop of Portland in Oregon, January 29, 2013.

3. The Pope celebrated his birthday and Mass today with four homeless men. He also had breakfast with the men.

4. Listen to the Second Lesson in our Festival of Lessons & Carols.

5. God loves you.