Francis, the former archbishop of Buenos Aires, Argentina, and the first Latin American pontiff, died Monday in the Vatican at age 88 — one day after Easter. He served as pope for 12 years.

Francis’ pastoral outreach helped L.G.B.T.Q. Catholics feel more at home in their church. But it also meant that a far larger group — their families and friends — also felt more at home.

Los Angeles Archbishop José H. Gomez celebrated a Memorial Mass on Friday, April 25, at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angeles in downtown to honor the life and ministry of Pope Francis.. The ...

CONNORS Francis L. “Butch” 81 years of age. Of Charlestown July 9, 2010. Loving husband of 42 years to Evon L. (Jones) Connors. Beloved father of Maureen Connors, Peter Connors and wife… ...

Francis L. Donnelly, 89, Altoona, peacefully passed away Sunday at his residence. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Harold A. and Marion F. (Sandrus) Donnelly. Francis married Alice M. O ...