‘The heart of a pastor’: Virginia Monsignor recalls working as interpreter for Pope Francis

‘The heart of a pastor’: Virginia Monsignor recalls working as interpreter for Pope Francis

For five years, Monsignor Paul deLadurantaye, the Chancellor of the Diocese of Arlington, served as an interpreter at the English section of the Vatican Secretariat of State for the late Pope Francis when he would meet with English-speaking pilgrims and guests. From late 2018 to 2024, deLadurantaye had a window into Francis’ life, whom he recalls was “very warm, he was very gracious.” Whether they were politicians, cardinals or a layperson, deLa…

Bishop Shlesinger recalls pastoral charity of Pope Francis - Georgia Bulletin

"I thank God for Pope Francis, for he has taught me to be a better disciple, a more charitable man and a more pastoral bishop," said Bishop Bernar ...