Opening doors, ragging the puck, a true friend of all: Stories about the death of Pope Francis

I knew I’d be busy when Pope Francis died. 

When he was sick last month, I told my local archbishop friends to be ready at a moment’s notice to answer my calls for comments if he passed away.

But then he got better, and I went on vacation.

Wouldn’t you know it? While I was away, he died. Suddenly, all my plans were out the window. In three days, I did three stories and one column (where I was able to employ a hockey metaphor about ragging the puck) about his passing. Find the links below.

Pope Francis opened doors that others may not be able to close 

‘Thank God’ for Pope Francis: Local Catholic leaders remember pontiff who ‘walked the talk’ 

Pope was ‘a true friend’ to non-Catholics: local faith groups 

Hundreds mourn Pope Francis, remember late Pope’s humility, acceptance at memorial mass