Pope Francis death: Minnesota leaders, politicians react

Pope Francis’ death mourned by Houston-area residents, elected officials

Leaders from Houston, Harris County and Texas have shared statements honoring Pope Francis and his legacy.

Pope Francis remains hospitalized, but has shown improvement. He continues his duties; he appointed the first woman to lead the Vatican City government.

Pope Francis death: Minnesota leaders, politicians react

Tributes are pouring in from Minnesota leaders following Pope Francis' death on Easter Monday at the age of 88.

World leaders respond to the death of Pope Francis

World leaders have responded to the death of Pope Francis, aged 88.

Phoenix leaders speak on the death of Pope Francis

Bishop John Dolan with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix wrote a touching statement mourning Pope Francis's passing.

The death of every pope is a news fact, but that of Francis is something else. It is much more than information that includes death, causes, burial, mass and conclave. When this initial confusion passes, there will be what already the international media began to slip: the real importance of their thinking, their legacy and the powerful interests that Bergoglio affected with his search for an inclusive Church. In this description, the world pres…