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Retired Florida bishop shared pope's Latin American heritage, passion for social justice
Bishop Emeritus Felipe Estevez felt a kinship with the late Pope Francis. They are both of Latin American heritage and ...
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'Symbol of unity': Jacksonville-area's Catholic bishop remembers late Pope Francis
Pope Francis, who died Monday, preached inclusion in his words and travels. Among his visits was Mongolia, which only has ...
Diocese of St. Augustine statement on passing of Pope Francis
Hours after the Vatican confirmed that Pope Francis died at 88, the Diocese of St. Augustine released the following statement ...
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'His life was a gift': Pope Francis' death resonates in St. Augustine among Catholics and non-Catholics
"I think people of faith and people of goodwill throughout the world are stagnant by this tragic loss," said Rabbi Merrell ...
Six-run fifth inning sends No. 5 St. Augustine past No. 14 Bishop Eustace - Baseball
Marco Christopher homered and drove in two runs and Brady Jackson went 3-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a run as St.
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Bishop Erik Pohlmeier to lead memorial mass Thursday for Pope Francis in Jacksonville
Bishop Erik Pohlmeier of the Diocese of St. Augustine is leading a memorial mass for Pope Francis on Thursday in Jacksonville ...
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Retired Florida bishop shared pope's Latin American heritage, passion for social justice
"I found him extremely accessible to people." Estevez retired in 2021 as bishop of the Jacksonville-based Diocese of St. Augustine. He said he was surprised at the death of Francis, 88, hours ...