Serving Six Popes: Msgr. Hilary Franco’s Remarkable Career
Obituaries, Local
| 10/8/2026
By: Steven Schwankert
At 94, the “Bronx kid” still travels and works for peace
Msgr. Hilary Franco (center) stands with two Sisters of Charity outside The Dome at America's Center in St. Louis on Sept. 24, 2026. Photo courtesy of Msgr. Hilary F…
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