Jacksonville's Morning News - Monday, April 21
Tributes are pouring in for Pope Francis, who died this morning at the age of 88. Vice President J.D. Vance, who met Francis at the Vatican just yesterday on Easter Sunday, said his heart goes out to all who loved him. The White House posted on X, 'Rest in Peace, Pope Francis.'
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Hours after the Vatican confirmed that Pope Francis died at 88, the Diocese of St. Augustine released the following statement from Bishop Erik Pohlmeier. 'With sorrow and gratitude, I join the faithful of the Church and the world in mourning the death of our Holy Father Pope Francis. His life was a gift to the Church and a reflection of Christ's love lived with humility and devotion'.
The city of Jacksonville Beach is set to discuss parking time limits, and smoking on the beach. Jacksonville Beach City Council meets tonight at 6:00 pm.
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The people's Pope has passed at 88. Tributes are pouring in for Pope Francis.
Posted by Rich Jones on Monday, April 21, 2025
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