Local reaction pours in following Pope’s death

Reaction to the Pope’s death in the La Crosse area

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – 88-year-old Pope Francies died recently, and the Bishop of La Crosse, Gerard Battersby, says his initial reaction to the news was surprise. He adds that while this is a time of mourning, its also a time to feel joy for the pope. “He had been called home during Easter week to the house of the father. I was very glad for him. It is the very best day of Pope Francis' life, the day he was called to the father's house.”

I'm a Pope lookalike who's never actually been booked as the Pope

Brian Holdom has been offering his Pope lookalike service for more than a decade (Picture: Brian Holdom) A rent-a-Pope lookalike who’s never been booked as the Pope and looks more like Jim Bowen than the Pope says it might not be too long until he hangs up his own Pope’s cassock. Brian Holdom has worked as a lookalike for 20 years, bringing Henry VIII, Blofeld from James Bond, and Winston Churchill to events, parties, weddings and more. The 78-y…

‘A pope of hope’: Local Catholics, others reflect on the legacy of Pope Francis

A wave of mourning rolled through the local Catholic community on Monday following the news of Pope Francis’ death at the age of 88.

Albanese, Dutton pause campaigning after Pope’s death

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have paused campaigning after the death of Pope Francis, as early voting begins for the May 3 federal election.

Denver Catholics mourn the death of Pope Francis

A long black bunting hung around the doors of Denver's Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception Monday morning as local Catholics piled in the church to mourn the death of Pope Francis.

The Pope took a Pasadena E151 - Opie Radio

Join Opie for a lively episode of the Opie Radio podcast, broadcasting 500 feet above New York City! Fresh off a whirlwind trip to Atlanta for his nephew’s wedding and back just in time for Easter, Opie is exhausted but energized to connect with his audience. He dives into the big news of Pope Francis’ passing at 88, sharing his thoughts on the Pope’s inclusive legacy and the upcoming papal election. Opie also reflects on his hectic travel exper…