Bishop releases pope statement
ROCKFORD- Bishop David J. Malloy issued a statement upon learning of the election of Pope Francis I.
“It is with great joy and thanksgiving that I join all Catholics of the world in welcoming our new universal shepherd, Pope Francis I.
"The awesome responsibility entrusted to him and the 265 holy men before him truly affect all people of the world.
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