Superior General the Most Rev. Joseph Roesch, MIC, speaks on the death of Pope Francis
Superior General the Most Rev. Joseph Roesch, MIC, speaks on the death of Pope Francis
From Rome, the Most. Rev. Joseph Roesch, MIC, the Superior General of the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, offers condolences and a reflection on to passing today of Pope Francis. "We will always remember his humility, his desire to be of service to all people, to remind us that we are all brothers and sisters in Christ," Fr. Joe says. "He put an emphasis on the message of Divine Mercy, and he was aware of God's mercy until the end." May the Holy Father rest in peace. Amen.
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