LDS Church praises Pope Francis for his ‘courageous and compassionate leadership’
Faith points to historic audience President Russell Nelson had with his Catholic counterpart.
(The Vatican) Latter-day Saint President Russell M. Nelson gave Pope Francis a Christus statue and a framed family proclamation in Italian during their historic meeting at the Vatican on Saturday, March 9, 2019. Francis died Monday at age 88.
David is a managing editor at The Tribune, where he has worked since 1984. He oversees coverage ranging from local government and west-side issues to growth, development and housing. In addition, he directs religion reporting, co-hosts the award-winning “Mormon Land” podcast and writes the Mormon Land newsletter.
David is a managing editor at The Tribune, where he has worked since 1984. He oversees coverage ranging from local government and west-side issues to growth, development and housing. In addition, he directs religion reporting, co-hosts the award-winning “Mormon Land” podcast and writes the Mormon Land newsletter.