My 'Pope'folio
In my first three years as a religion beat reporter, I'd already seen the death of two Catholic popes. I localized these deaths, the conclave, and other major issues within the Vatican.
Pope Francis
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Area theologians speak on nuances to Vatican discussion of same-sex blessings | Oct. 9, 2023
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Local Catholics remember ‘very human and fatherly’ Pope Francis | April 21, 2025
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Northwest Ohioans in Rome note city’s ‘huge shift from the joyous feeling’ of Easter | April 21, 2025
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Toledo bishop finds hope amid Pope’s death, prepares liturgy in remembrance | April 23, 2025
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Faithful gather at Rosary Cathedral to remember Pope Francis | April 24, 2025
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Toledo clergy, lay people make final visits to Pope Francis | April 27, 2025
Pope Leo XIV
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The conclave has begun. What do people hope to see from the new Pontiff? | May 7, 2025
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Northwest Ohio faithful reflect after seeing white smoke on TV and in Rome | May 8, 2025
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People around the world find connections to Pope Leo, share his stories | May 10, 2025
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Toledo native and Pope Leo’s classmate to speak at nonprofit anniversary | Sept. 27, 2025