US EditionDiocese of Erie hosting memorial mass for Pope Francis
- Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff, died in the Vatican on Monday, April 21, at age 88.
- His death followed a respiratory episode in February that caused pneumonia, although reports cite stroke or cardiocirculatory collapse as immediate causes.
- He served twelve years as head of the Catholic Church, focusing on marginalized communities and Church reform.
- Archbishop Zinkula noted the pope often said God's mercy is for "'todos, todos, todos'".
- Catholics worldwide mourn his passing and hold memorial masses ahead of his funeral scheduled for April 26 in Vatican City.
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The Press-EnterpriseSan Bernardino diocese holds memorial Mass for Pope Francis
Hundreds of mourners packed a San Bernardino Catholic church Friday afternoon, April 24, to attend a Mass filled with song and prayer honoring the late Pope Francis, who died earlier this week. Bishop Alberto Rojas, of the Diocese of San Bernardino, led the roughly 90-minute Mass at Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral for Francis, whose funeral will take place in Vatican City on Saturday, April 25. In his sermon, Rojas said refugees and human traff…
Diocese of Erie hosting memorial mass for Pope Francis
(WJET/WFXP)-- The Diocese of Erie is inviting the Erie faithful to join them in prayer to honor the life and legacy of the late Pope Francis. The memorial mass will be at Saint Peter Cathedral on Friday, May 2, at 5:15, celebrated by Bishop Lawrence Persico, which will also be livestreamed on the cathedral's website for anyone not able to attend. Bishop Lawrence Persico speaks on passing of Pope Francis The funeral Mass for Pope Francis, w…
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