MD Leaders Remember Pope Francis For 'His Love For Poor, Marginalized'

Butte Catholic leaders reflect on Pope Francis' legacy of advocacy for the poor

BUTTE The death of Pope Francis makes this a somber week for people all around the world, but Catholic leaders in Butte say theyre particularly touched by the death of this pope who often shared the same values as the people in the Mining City.This Pope has a real love for the marginalized, for the underdogs, and he was fearless in their defense, and I think that Butte people were very touched by that, said Father Patrick Beretta.Watch the story…

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Pope Francis' commitment to the poor and the marginalized, his unwavering faith and his message of unity touched people from all faiths, from every corner of the globe and from all walks of life.

Detroit's Pope Francis Center leader reflects on late pontiff's legacy - WDET 101.9 FM

Caring for the poor and having mercy for the marginalized were values that played a central role in Pope Francis’ leadership, which touched many parts of the world. In Vatican City, Pope Francis created a sanctuary for people experiencing homelessness. He called them Nobles of the Street. In Gaza, a small war-torn parish received daily calls from Pope Francis. The pontiff began making those calls shortly after the war in Gaza started in October …

What Pope Francis meant to metro Detroit's Chaldean community

For the Rev. Father Fadie Gorgies of the St. Joseph Chaldean Catholic Church in Troy, Pope Francis leaves behind a legacy of care and compassion for those on the margins of society. This story also appeared in Detroit Free Press Gorgies, an assistant priest, said the Pope inspired him to become a chaplain at the Oakland County Jail. Pope Francis’ focus on the marginalized — those imprisoned and facing addiction — has …

State leaders remember Pope Francis as 'people's pope' and 'champion for a more just world' - Maryland Matters

Pope Francis, in an Aug. 3, 2023, photo from a visit to Portugal for World Youth Day. (Photo by Antonio Cotrim - Pool/Getty Images)Leaders from the worlds of church and state in Maryland remembered Pope Francis Monday for his humility and his advocacy for the poor and marginalized, with some sharing personal stories of meeting the pontiff. The pope died Monday at age 88, the Vatican announced. “Pope Francis – the People’s Pope – led with humilit…