Americans who met Pope Francis in the United States share their reflections — By: Catholic News Agency

Stephanie Gabaud receives a blessing from Pope Francis at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City on Sept. 24, 2015. / Credit: EWTN/screenshot Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Apr 23, 2025 / 15:51 pm (CNA). Among the people throughout the world remembering Pope Francis in a special way this week are three Americans who shared extraordinarily personal…

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Handing out ice cream, visiting the poor: Charity of Pope Francis on his patron saint’s day — By: Catholic News Agency

Youngsters surrounding Pope Francis in the popemobile. / Credit: Vatican Media ACI Prensa Staff, Apr 23, 2025 / 12:55 pm (CNA). Pope Francis, baptized as Jorge Mario Bergoglio, celebrated his patron saint’s feast day every April 23. The patron saint’s day of the pope is a holiday at the Vatican and Pope Francis usually celebrated…

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