'The Francis Effect': USF professor describes pope's 'revolutionary' impact

'The Francis Effect': USF professor describes pope's 'revolutionary' impact

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- Bells tolled Monday in the Vatican City and across the United States to mark the death of Pope Francis. He died at the age of 88 from a stroke and heart failure, following his recent health trouble. His death comes just one day after he greeted thousands for Easter. Pope Francis’ cause of death released The Vatican laid out plans for the late Pope Francis. They are expected to move his body to St. Peter's Basilica as …

‘Merciful,’ ‘revolutionary’ Pope Francis mourned by faithful throughout Southern California

Local Catholics mourning the death of Pope Francis are paying their respects to the beloved Latin American pontiff, who was known for his compassionate — at times polarizing — views on issues from immigration and LGBTQ+ inclusion, to climate change and support for vaccinations. Vatican officials announced Francis’ death early Monday, April 21, at 88 years old. The 266th pontiff was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio from Buenos Aires, Argentina, and bec…

In Richmond, faithful reflect on legacy of Pope Francis

Local parishes in Richmond remember Pope Francis with candlelight vigils, prayers and services celebrating his life and leadership.

Archbishop Gomez honors Pope Francis during Los Angeles Mass

(The Center Square) –- Archbishop José H. Gomez praised Pope Francis, who died Monday morning, for the kindness he showed Los Angeles Catholics during difficult times.

Editorial: Farewell to a pope of sacramentality

We grieve not just the passing of a pope, but the loss of a holy witness who taught us that to see sacramentally is not to withdraw from the world, but to love it more fiercely.

Hundreds of faithful and tourists rushed to Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal on Monday to commemorate Pope Francis.