On April 21, 2025 Pope Francis, Bishop of Rome, died at age 88. The world lost a truly remarkable moral leader and spiritual guide, a great advocate for the poor, voiceless and vulnerable. At this time, I want to pay tribute to Pope Francis under three headings.
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Pope Francis: His Life, by the AUSCP
A brief accounting of the life of Pope Francis, reported by the AUSCP
The Pope of the People: Francis, a shepherd with the smell of the sheep, dies on Easter Monday
Among his many duties and decisions, the late Pope Francis clearly enjoyed the company of other people, drawing energy from them and returning their affection with a word of encouragement or sometimes with just a caring smile.
Resurrection: Promise and Fulfillment
The annual celebration of the glorious feast of Easter appears as a gift to many of us. Our hearts long for a springtime renewal of hope which can withstand the wintery blasts of cynicism and despondency.
Wisdom Wednesday | April 16th
How do you witness to the Resurrection of Christ? Barbara Molinari Quinby leads our Holy Week edition of Wisdom Wednesday with a prayer. Our topics include deportation, Pope Francis, and a look at a dozen papabili. Opinions and commentaries this week – included, not endorsed – are the property of the writers and publishers.