Monday is a day of reflection on Francis’ legacy as the Roman Catholic Church’s 266th ... Bishop Carl Kemme with the Catholic Diocese of Wichita, called Francis a pastoral pope.

The Catholic Diocese of Jefferson City began observing the traditional nine-day mourning period, known as the Novendiale, ...

Photo: Brian Lawless/PA In a tribute posted by the Diocese of Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury's Roman Catholic Bishop Mark Davies said: "Everyone who met Pope Francis during these past twelve years will ...

The Death of Pope Francis Bishop John Dolan with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix released the following statement regarding the death of Pope Francis Monday morning: “With deep sorrow ...

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse released a statement from Bishop Douglas J. Lucia on the death of the Pope. The Bishop expressed that he wrote the statement with tears stinging his eyes as ...

The Most Reverend Edward Rice, bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau released a statement. In part, Bishop Rice wrote, “As we enter into the joy of the Easter Season ...

As news of the death of Pope Francis spread across the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fall River Monday morning, Catholics headed to Mass and reflected on his legacy. “He transcended religion.