‘Very, very kind’: St. Petersburg bishop remembers Pope Francis after his death
- Pope Francis passed away at the Vatican on the morning of January 19, 2025.
- Pope Francis' death followed a lingering illness after he guided the Church for 12 years.
- During his time as pope, Francis delivered blessings and constantly called for peace.
- Bishop Michael Fisher stated, "Eternal rest grant unto your servant Francis, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him."
- Cardinals are preparing to choose a successor, and faithful Catholics are praying for his eternal rest.
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‘Very, very kind’: St. Petersburg bishop remembers Pope Francis after his death
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- Catholics in Tampa Bay woke up Monday to news that Pope Francis, 88, died just hours after a public appearance to celebrate the Easter holiday. Bishop Gregory Parkes with the Diocese of St. Petersburg joined WFLA News Now at 11 to respond to Pope Francis' death and discuss how it impacted local parishioners. Tributes from around the globe pour in for Pope Francis after his death "To hear this morning that he passed aw…
Dumaguete prelate calls for prayers for the late Pope Francis
DUMAGUETE CITY – Bishop Julito Cortes of the Diocese of Dumaguete on Monday called on the Catholic faithful to pray for Pope Francis, who passed away due to a lingering illness at the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta in the morning (local time).BISHOP Julito Cortes (right) with Pope Francis. (FB)Cortes, who read his message during a Holy Mass on Easter Monday at his residence as tribute to the late Holy Father, said “that as the successor of Peter and…
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