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'Witness of love.' Springfield Diocese reacts to death of Pope Francis
Pope Francis died on April 21, a day after he blessed thousands of Easter worshippers at St. Peter's Square. He was 88. Weeks ...
Pope Francis, Latin America’s first pontiff who ministered with charm and humility, dies at 88
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humility and concern ...
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Springfield, Illinois, bishop mourns the death of Pope Francis
Thomas Paprocki issues a statement after the holy father died in Vatican City on April 21 2025 after a pontificate that saw ...
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Springfield bishop remembers Pope Francis as ‘witness of love’
Bishop Thomas John Paprocki of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois issued the following statement in response to the death ...
Bishop for Springfield-Cape Girardeau Diocese shares sorrow following death of Pope Francis
Springfield-Cape Girardeau Diocese Bishop Edward Rice will conduct two masses honoring “The People’s Pope.” The first ...
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Bishop of the Diocese of Springfield, Ill., issues statement following passing of Pope Francis
Bishop Thomas John Paprocki of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois released a statement following the death of Pope Francis on Monday.
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Who Was Pope Francis? Early Life, Education, and Career
He took the name Francis about St. Francis of Assisi, living a life of simple service to the poor. He also remembered St. Francis Xavier, a co-founder of the Jesuits. Pope Francis has since ...
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