US EditionWriter remembers the life of Pope Francis
- Pope Francis died in Rome at 88 years old.
- This occurred just hours after his final Easter address on Sunday.
- Serving as head of the church for 12 years, he was the first Jesuit and Latin American pope.
- He championed addressing climate change, stating "energy use must not destroy civilization."
- Many people expressed sorrow and offered prayers that he is now with God.
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Sierra Club Statement on Passing of Pope Francis
Today, the Vatican announced that Pope Francis has died at the age of 88. Francis, who led the Catholic Church for 12 years, was an outspoken advocate for addressing climate change. His 2015 encyclical, entitled “Laudato Si’,” called on world leaders to address our planet’s worsening environment with the urgency it deserves and requires, including the replacement of fossil fuels “without delay.” He addressed oil and gas executives at the Vatican…
Rep. Erin Houchin mourns passing of Pope Francis, praises his leadership and teachings
Representative Erin Houchin (R-IN) reflects on the passing of Pope Francis, who died from a cerebral stroke on Monday at the age of 88. “I think Cardinal Dolan said it best, you could not have choreographed a better exit,” she says, referring to the Pope passing the Monday after Easter.
Versailles school remembers the life and teachings of Pope Francis
The bells at St. Leo Church rang at 7:35 a.m. in Versailles to remember Pope Francis, who died at 7:35 a.m. local time in Rome.What he gave me is the awareness of what it means to truly be a disciple of Jesus, said Father Chris Clay, the pastor at St. Leo.This Easter Monday includes time of reflection on the life and teachings of Pope Francis, and what he meant to the church.I think Pope Francis really embraced that Franciscan view of the world …
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