Pope Francis remembers murdered L.A. bishop’s ‘profound concern for the poor, immigrants and those in need’

Pope Francis remembers murdered L.A. bishop’s ‘profound concern for the poor, immigrants and those in need’

The pope prayed that “all who honor his memory will be confirmed in the resolve to reject the ways of violence and overcome evil with good.”

Pope remembers late L.A. bishop's 'profound concern for the poor'

Pope Francis praised the late Auxiliary Bishop David G. O'Connell of Los Angeles for his "profound concern for the poor, immigrants and those in need" in a telegram following his murder.

Pope remembers late L.A. bishop's 'profound concern for the poor'

Pope Francis expressed his profound sadness for the "untimely and tragic death" of Auxiliary Bishop David G. O'Connell of Los Angeles, who was found shot dead at his home Feb. 18.