US Friars Extend Global Condolences for Pope Francis

US Friars Extend Global Condolences for Pope Francis

(Atlanta, GA) With the news spreading across the world regarding Pope Francis’ passing, the Franciscan Friars of the Province of Our Lady of Guadalupe react with words of comfort and peace, recognizing Pope Francis’ impact and legacy. The Order of Friars Minor recently posted, “Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected Supreme Pontiff on the 13th March, 2013, taking the name of Francis, the first in history. In fact, he is a pope very close to St. Franc…

Friar Fernando Ventura remembers Pope Francis as “a Pope of all” who “challenged us to build a type of society that goes against the times of today”.