Hamilton clergy in Rome mourn death of Pope Francis and say 'we must carry forward' his legacy

Hamilton clergy in Rome mourn death of Pope Francis and say 'we must carry forward' his legacy

As thousands gather in St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City on Saturday morning to bid farewell to Pope Francis, churches across Hamilton are holding masses and memorials to mark the passing of the spiritual leader whose papacy left a profound impression on local Catholics.

Catholics, other faith leaders in archdiocese respond to death of Pope Francis

Maria Wiering and the child in her womb receive a blessing from Pope Francis outside St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome on Oct. 12, 2022. Wiering is accompanied by Archbishop Bernard Hebda and others who were involved in organizing and presenting the Archdiocesan Synod 2022. VATICAN MEDIA. As Pope Francis’ death affects Catholics in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis as well as members of various faith communities in the Twin Cities, many are…