Kansas City 'Inclusive' Tribute After Pope Francis Dies On Easter Monday

Given that the Pope was the most liberal than we've seen in modern Church history . . . This tribute kinda makes sense .  . .

“The church can't distance itself from the people,” said Father Taylor Tracy, of Christ the King Independent Catholic Church in Kansas City, Missouri. “We are the people, and the people are the church.”
KC independent Catholic church mourns Pope Francis, celebrates his inclusivity

One of the most nuanced points of Francis' ruling was his approval of blessings for same-sex marriages.

“I remember watching as a gay Catholic and seeing him appear with those big glasses on the balcony when he was announced as the next Pope,” Tracy said.

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'Build off his life': KC independent Catholic church mourns Pope Francis, celebrates his inclusivity

One of the most nuanced points of Pope Francis' ruling was his approval of blessings for same-sex marriages.

And, just for balance, here's a more traditional view from an official leader of the local church:

'I am quite shocked': Bishop Johnston reacts to Pope Francis' death

Kansas City-St. Joseph Bishop James Johnston says Pope Francis' passing comes with grief and great surprise.

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