Local resident with personal connections to Pope Francis remembers his legacy

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Vivian Verbel’s friend receiving a blessing from Pope Francis in Cuba

As many worldwide mourn the recent loss of Pope Francis, one local Catholic is remembering the legacy he left behind and the people he served.

Vivian Verble recently spoke with KTLO News and says the news of Francis’ passing has been devastating but she has always loved the Pope’s heart of service to the forgotten people in society.

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Verble says one of her experiences with Pope Francis involved a rare opportunity to see him in Cuba that she will never forget.

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Cardinal O’Mally, Archbishop Wenski and Vivian Verble

This wasn’t the only time Verble had an experience involving the head of the Catholic Church as she recounts her experience of being in Rome after the death of Pope John Paul II.

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Pope Francis died Monday at the age of 88. He served as the head of the Catholic Church for 12 years.

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