Pope Francis died on Monday, April 21, 2025 at the age of 88. Bishop Michael Duca, the clergy, and all the lay faithful of the Diocese of Baton Rouge join together in prayer, remembering the pope who preached mercy and forgiveness. #PopeFrancis
See Bishop Duca’s statement on Pope Francis’ life and ministry:
https://diobr.org/news/in-memoriam-pope-francis