ROME (AP) — President Donald Trump will be among more than 50 heads of state and other dignitaries attending Saturday’s ...

Pope Francis, 88, died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, and Massachusetts residents met this death with mixed emotions.

"I am forever grateful for the honor to have met Pope Francis and been touched by his warmth, kindness and humor,” Gov. Maura ...

Local officials have been releasing statements on the passing of Pope Francis, who died on Monday at the age of 88.

Massachusetts leaders, including Archbishop Richard Henning and Congressman Jim McGovern ... met the pope in 2024 as part of a climate change conference hosted by the pope.

WORCESTER ― Worcester Bishop Robert J. McManus called Pope Francis a pastor of the people who had a "will of steel" and ...

HE’LL ALSO BE REMEMBERED FOR HIS WORK IN SOCIAL JUSTICE AND CLIMATE CHANGE ... will continue to be a roadmap for our world." Rep. Jim McGovern said Francis, with courage and compassion ...

“In no other realm was that more evident than his dedication to climate, human rights ... the Democratic governor said. U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern, D-2nd District, said he was “deeply saddened ...

Massachusetts leaders are among those reacting on Monday to the death of Pope Francis, recognizing the pontiff for his leadership and commitment to service. Francis died Monday at the age of 88, a ...