Love & prayers for Pope Francis as we mourn his passing.
An honor and a joy to meet him in January in Rome at a meeting with leaders of the Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network.
He was like a Spiritual Grandpa— warm, welcoming, loving
I saw him just before he went to the hospital. Clearly he was in pain, but I could still see his energy and joy
He gave me a rosary. I treasure it.
Grateful for his words and witness, prayers & actions. He led us in prayer
Now, we pray that he may rejoice with the Risen Lord & His Mother in the eternal kingdom.
And, we welcome Pope Leo XIV! Our first Chicago pope!
I live in Milwaukee, 90 miles north of Chicago. I go to the big city to visit Jesuit friends, enjoy a pizza and more. It is a joy to imagine him, as Bobby and later as Fr Bob, walking the same streets, seeing the lake and the skyscrapers, eating the same pizza. Viva El Papa! Go Sox, Go!
