Hampton Roads resident reflects on death of Pope Francis

BISHOP ROBERT BARRON: The legacy of Pope Francis

In word, gesture and deed, Pope Francis consistently reached out to those on the edges – the poor, the disenfranchised, migrants – and endeavored to bring them to the center.

Fall River Bishop Reflects On Passing Of Pope Francis

HYANNIS – Fall River Catholic Diocese Bishop Edgar da Cunha is asking all of the faithful to join him in praying for the repose of Pope Francis, and also pray for his successor. Francis, the first Pope from the Americas, died on Monday at the age of 88. Bishop da Cunha says he had the […] The post Fall River Bishop Reflects On Passing Of Pope Francis appeared first on CapeCod.com.

Hampton Roads resident reflects on death of Pope Francis

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — For many, Pope Francis was more than just the head of the Catholic Church. He was a beacon of hope, someone who showed compassion for all and a pontiff many say will be deeply missed. Pope Francis dies at 88 There was an outpouring of love and remembrance Monday night for Pope Francis, and Virginians are taking the time to reflect. Bishop Barry C. Knestout, who leads the Catholic Diocese of Richmond, offered mass Mond…

Wichita Bishop reflects on the legacy of humility and service of Pope Francis

Bishop Kemme says he'll announce plans for several special masses to be held to pray for Pope Francis in the coming days once he learns more details about the pontiff's funeral.

Manchester’s bishop reflects on the legacy of Pope Francis

Pope Francis had so much empathy for the downtrodden that even his chosen name was a promise of change that helped the late pontiff reenergize the church both globally and in New Hampshire during polarizing times, Manchester’s bishop said.

Dallas Bishop Burns reflects on the life of Pope Francis

Edward J. Burns, Bishop of the Diocese of Dallas, met members of the media Monday afternoon to offer reflections on Pope Francis’s life and pontificate and discuss the local Church’s response in this time of mourning. Pope Francis, a reformer who rattled the Catholic Church’s conservatives and inspired some progressives, has died at 88 years old. He battled a series of health issues...