Local parishioners reflect on impact of Pope Francis

Iowa City group inspired by Pope reflects on mission

Group reflects on the influence of Pope Francis.

Local parishioners reflect on impact of Pope Francis

VICTORIA, Texas - Pope Francis, leader of the Roman Catholic Church, died Monday morning at age 88 after suffering a stroke and heart failure.

During the proclamation, which began with a minute of silence, the mayor of Toledo also had words of remembrance for Pope Francis, “faithful devotee of the Virgin Mary who leaves us an indelible legacy at the head of the Church”, said the mayor

In memoriam: Pope Francis - Roman Catholic Diocese of Burlington

On April 21 Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, 266th pontiff of the Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church, entered into eternal repose at the age of 88. Francis’ 12 year papacy was remarkable in several regards. Hailing from Argentina, he was the first non-European Pope to be elected since the Syrian Pope Gregory III almost 1,300 years prior; additionally, he was the first Pope elected from the Americas, and the first Jesuit Pope. His pontif…