Pope Francis

Hundreds of thousands gathered in Rome Saturday to attend the pope’s funeral Mass, according to the Vatican. Pope Francis is being remembered for his humility and calls to action. The late pontiff leaves a legacy of inspiring others to fight climate change, welcoming the LGBTQ community, and serving the poor. Among those who knew him personally is Brother Michael Perry, who from 2013 to 2021 served as General Minister of the Order of the Friars Minor. Perry, who arranged a delegation from Siena College to meet with Pope Francis in 2024, joined mourners in Vatican City to celebrate the life of Pope Francis and lay him to rest. Perry spoke with WAMC about the experience from Rome Saturday.

Capital Region Catholics are reflecting on Pope Francis's legacy and message.

A year ago, on April 20th, Siena College President Chuck Seifert, along with friars and members of the private college’s board of trustees, had the opportunity to meet with Pope Francis during a college pilgrimage to Italy.WAMC’s Lucas Willard spoke with Seifert this morning about his trip and the pope’s impact on the Franciscan college in Loudonville.

Siena College leaders are reflecting after a recent trip of a lifetime that included an audience with the pope.

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Pope Francis today issued a much anticipated proclamation on Catholic family life. For context on the 256-page papal document, WAMC’s Pioneer Valley…

During a papal visit, the media swarm and security is intense. He speaks of issues that face the country. After he goes, is there any lasting legacy?

Just three months ago, I commended the Papal Encyclical Laudato Si which focused on the need for humanity to unite in an effort to drastically cut back…

It was an historic day in Washington.In today’s Congressional Corner, Massachusetts Representative Richard Neal tells WAMC’s Alan Chartock about hearing…