Local religious leaders react to Pope Francis’ death

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Pope Francis died the morning after Easter.  Does anyone else see how prophetic the timing was?  How perfect for the man who believed he was merely a pastor, a servant, a defender of the poor and marginalized among us.    Although I am not Catholic, I greatly appreciate the faithful and courageous spiritual leaders among us.  Pope Francis, like Jesus, chose simplicity over ornateness and championed the cause of the forgotten and downtrodden.  Hi…

Notre Dame priest remembers Pope Francis

As tributes to the late Pope Francis pour in from across the world following his death on April 21, Notre Dame Catholic Church priest, Father Rafal Duda, remembers the pontiff for his simplicity and unyielding faith.

Local rabbi offers kind words following passing of Pope Francis

Wheeling, W.Va. (WTRF) - Tributes continue to pour in, praising the life and work of the late Pope Francis. Rabbi Joshua Lief of Wheeling's Temple Shalom says the pope was a leader who always tried to engage with others, connecting across faith lines. The rabbi said that is crucial, in a world that is all too divided and insular. He said it's vital to build bridges throughout the world of faith. "I think it's important to behave collegially as …

Cd. of Mexico.- The Board of Directors of the Chamber of Deputies issued a statement on the death of Pope Francis, whom he considered to be a great religious and social leader. In the pronouncement, signed by all the benches and read by the President of the Board of Directors, Sergio Gutiérrez Luna, the Chamber of Deputies expresses its condolences to the Vatican City on the death of its Head of State and to the Catholic community for the loss o…

Lodi-area religious and political leaders pay respects to Pope Francis

STOCKTON — Several local religious and political leaders commented on the death of Pope Francis Monday, offering prayers and condolences to remember the life of the 266th leader of the Catholic Church.

Hereford and Worcester church leaders pay tribute to Pope Francis

Hereford and Worcester church leaders say the late Pope has left a strong legacy.