Local reaction pours in following Pope’s death

Priests at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary and local churches hold special memories of Pope Francis

NORRISTOWN – Clergy members across the region joined the world this week in remembering and honoring the legacy of Pope Francis and the special connection formed with his 2015 visit to Philadelphia. Several Montgomery County religious leaders anticipate special services to be held in honor of the pope’s memory in the coming days after his passing early Monday morning at the age of 88. “It’s a deep sadness right now in the Catholic world, and esp…

Catholics reflect on Pope Francis' legacy as they await his successor - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) — Catholics across the region are uniting in remembrance of Pope Francis and reflecting on his legacy as they await the selection of the 267th leader of the Catholic Church. Members of Sacred Heart Church in Southern Illinois said the papacy represents a critical role in the faith, tracing its lineage back to Saint Peter, whom Catholics recognize as the first pope. With deep admiration for Pope Francis’ leadership over…

Reaction to the Pope’s death in the La Crosse area

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – 88-year-old Pope Francies died recently, and the Bishop of La Crosse, Gerard Battersby, says his initial reaction to the news was surprise. He adds that while this is a time of mourning, its also a time to feel joy for the pope. “He had been called home during Easter week to the house of the father. I was very glad for him. It is the very best day of Pope Francis' life, the day he was called to the father's house.”

I'm a Pope lookalike who's never actually been booked as the Pope

Brian Holdom has been offering his Pope lookalike service for more than a decade (Picture: Brian Holdom) A rent-a-Pope lookalike who’s never been booked as the Pope and looks more like Jim Bowen than the Pope says it might not be too long until he hangs up his own Pope’s cassock. Brian Holdom has worked as a lookalike for 20 years, bringing Henry VIII, Blofeld from James Bond, and Winston Churchill to events, parties, weddings and more. The 78-y…

‘A pope of hope’: Local Catholics, others reflect on the legacy of Pope Francis

A wave of mourning rolled through the local Catholic community on Monday following the news of Pope Francis’ death at the age of 88.

Albanese, Dutton pause campaigning after Pope’s death

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have paused campaigning after the death of Pope Francis, as early voting begins for the May 3 federal election.