Local Catholic churches mourn the passing of Pope Francis

Pensacola gathers to mourn the late Pope Francis

At Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel in Pensacola, people gathered to reflect on the passing of Pope Francis.

Local school board honours Pope Francis

The Northeastern Catholic District School Board lowered its flags to half-mast on Tuesday (April 22) to mark the passing of Pope Francis. In many of the board’s Catholic schools, students and staff members are gathering to offer up prayers for Pope Francis.

Catholics mourn Pope's loss both as 'Holy Father' and member of the Church's family

After prayers concluded, Cardinal Frank Leo thanked people for attending Tuesday afternoon’s mass. He said it was a “unique occasion” to reflect on how the pontiff shared the light of Christ with the world.

Pope Francis mourned among Naperville’s Catholic community

By noon Monday, black and purple bunting hung across the brick front of St. Raphael Catholic Church. Inside the Naperville parish, a framed portrait of Pope Francis stood in the vestibule. Beneath it sat a bouquet of yellow chrysanthemums and a single lit candle. Francis died Monday at his Vatican City residence, one day after he delivered an Easter Sunday blessing to thousands gathered in St. Peter’s Square. He was 88. After the Vatican announc…

Roman Catholics on P.E.I. mourn the passing of Pope Francis

Catholics across Prince Edward Island are mourning the death of Pope Francis, who passed away early Monday morning at the age of 88.

Pope death reaction in Eau Claire

(WLAX/WEUX) – Regarding the Pope’s passing Father Francis at Immaculate Conception Church said added a quote. “His heart felt compassion for the marginalized, those in the most vulnerable alleys of society, has inspired the world. There's no doubt, his influence will chart a new course for the church in the years to come. May he rest in peace.”