22-04-2025
Reaction to the Pope's death in the La Crosse area
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – 88-year-old Pope Francies died recently, and the Bishop of La Crosse, Gerard Battersby, says his initial reaction to the news was surprise.
He adds that while this is a time of mourning, its also a time to feel joy for the pope.
'He had been called home during Easter week to the house of the father. I was very glad for him. It is the very best day of Pope Francis' life, the day he was called to the father's house.'
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