Sensus Fidelium

Edward Penten (a writer for EWTN) tweets:


#PopeFrancis says he wants to have the sensus fidelium (sense of the faithful), so perhaps think of sharing your opinions with him in a letter addressed to: His Holiness, Pope Francis, Apostolic Palace, 00120 Vatican City, Vatican City State

Definition:  

Sensus fidei (sense of the faith), also called sensus fidelium (sense of the faithful) when exercised by the body of the faithful as a whole, is "the supernatural appreciation of faith on the part of the whole people, when, from the bishops to the last of the faithful, they manifest a universal consent in matters of faith and morals".

Here are some helpful hints if you decide to write to Pope Francis, like:

Address the Pope as "Your Holiness." Another acceptable way to address the Pope in writing would be "Most Holy Father."

• Note, however, that on the envelope, you should address the Pope as “His Holiness, ________” with the Pope's name in the blank. For instance, if writing to Pope Francis, the envelope would read, “His Holiness, Pope Francis