Roman Catholics around the world are mourning the loss of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. The ailing pontiff died early Saturday morning at the age of 95.
. The ailing pontiff died early Saturday morning at the age of 95.In Philadelphia, Archbishop Nelson Perez will hold a special mass at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul Sunday, at 11 a.m. to honor Pope Benedict.
Archbishop Perez went on to talk about the pontiff’s leadership, in regard to his resignation, saying he thought the pontiff showed true leadership, by recognizing his limitations. "As someone who went to Catholic school my whole life and mass every Sunday, it’s a sad day for Catholics all around the world," Sean McBride said.
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