Pasco couple fondly remembers blessing from Pope Francis

Pasco couple fondly remembers blessing from Pope Francis

Anguiano grew up very Catholic, while Estrada grew up very Protestant — but they both remember the late pope’s kindness, humanity and humor.

‘He was my wingman’: Philly-area couple says Pope Francis brought them together

The late Pope Francis was known as “the people’s pope.” But for Rob Forney, he was more than that. He was the reason why he met the love of his life, Marie. “He was my wingman that day,” Rob told NBC10. “The pope was my wingman.” Rob and Marie were among the thousands of people to hear the pontiff deliver a sermon about love during his trip to Philadelphia for the World Meeting of Families back on Sept. 27, 2015. Rob was a graduate student at th…

Pasco couple fondly remembers blessing from Pope Francis - Northwest Public Broadcasting

Alexia Estrada and Alberto “Beto” Anguiano, newlyweds from Pasco, Washington, were blessed by Pope Francis last November. (Courtesy: Alexia Estrada and Alberto “Beto” Anguiano) Listen  https://www.nwpb.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/042525AK__Pope-couple_FEATURE-POSTCARD-W-LEAD.mp3(Runtime: 3:55) Read Here’s a story of a young newlywed couple, Alberto “Beto” Anguiano and Alexia Estrada. They li…

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