Remembering Pope Francis

Remembering Pope Francis

I had not read the full text of Pope Francis’ last “Urbi et Orbi” message, quoted above, until I heard it referenced by Archbishop Nelson Perez (of Philadelphia) when he was a guest on the “Big City Catholics” podcast, hosted by Bishop Robert Brennan, the Bishop of Brooklyn. As Archbishop Perez reflected on the passing of Pope Francis, as he says, “less than 12 hours after” giving the “Urbi et Orbi” message and blessing, the words quoted above take on an even greater meaning.