“Pope Francis really exemplified what it meant to be merciful," Myers told a reporter in the St. Joseph Chapel at Holy Cross College, moments before the prayer service began.

Pope Francis' passion for prayer inspired many others In tributes, mourners share memories of Pope Francis' personal prayers for newlyweds, politicians and others. Dinah Voyles Pulver.

Laredo Catholics paid their respects following the death of Pope Francis during a Resurrection Mass in his honor, celebrated by Bishop James Tamayo at San Agustin Cathedral. The Diocese of Laredo ...