Erie faithful gather for mass with Bishop Persico honoring Pope Francis
A sacred gathering allowed the community to come together to honor the late Pope Francis.
Bishop Lawrence Persico of the Diocese of Erie hosted an official celebration for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis. It took place at Saint Peter Cathedral.
Attendees prayed and reflected on the late pope's life and impact on catholicism around the world.
The mass also served as an opportunity for the church to come together and pray before the cardinals go into conclave.
'I think there has been a very positive response in the sense of that there is concern, but there is also concern too that many are praying they are also praying for the cardinals that will have to elect the new pope,' the bishop said.
'I think he really encouraged us to look past just who's clearly part of our community, our families and kind of really dig deeper into that,' said Katie Duda, a parishioner.
Pope Francis died the day after Easter, on April 21. He was 88 years old.
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