Archdiocese of Hartford, Connecticut officials react to death of Pope Francis

‘How do we keep his example alive?’ San Diegans mourn the loss of Pope Francis

Since the 2010s, San Diego County Catholics have been led by two men. Pope Francis took charge of the global church in 2013. Two years later, he made Robert McElroy the head of San Diego’s diocese. And within the space of a few weeks, both are gone. The pope died Monday, just after celebrating Easter in St. Peter’s Square and not long after moving McElroy to the nation’s capital to take over the Archdiocese of Washington. “Today, the Church and …

A pope of the people: Locals in the Cape Fear react to death of Pope Francis

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — After the death of Pope Francis Monday, reactions pour in from around the globe—including here in the Cape Fear.   Dr. Paul Townend teaches British and Irish history at UNCW, with a much of his studies focusing on the history of Catholicism.   Townend says Pope Francis will be remembered by many as a pope who focused on people.   “He was always somebody who put the importance of the church as a family community—with all t…

Oregonians react to the death of Pope Francis

Oregonians remember Pope Francis as a champion for the poor, for action on climate change and for a more inclusive world.

Bay Area leaders react to Pope Francis' death

(BCN) -- Local Catholic bishops and political leaders reacted to the death of Pope Francis on Monday with messages of mercy, sacrifice and love for the world's most vulnerable populations -- messages the pontiff himself cared deeply about. Born in 1936 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Francis was ordained in 1969, became archbishop of his hometown in 1998, a cardinal in 2001 and elected pope in 2013. The first pope from Latin America, Francis slipped…

Milwaukee leaders react to Pope Francis’ death

Milwaukee religious and community figures share personal tributes to Pope Francis, highlighting his dedication to faith and marginalized communities.

Philadelphia Archbishop Nelson Pérez on the humanity and hope of Pope Francis

Archbishop Nelson Pérez reflects on Pope Francis’ impact, his humility and the deep connection he shared with Philadelphia following news of the pontiff’s passing at age 88.