COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The Diocese of Columbus held a special requiem Mass at St. Joseph Cathedral for Pope Francis.

Bishop Earl K. Fernandes of the Catholic Diocese of Columbus issued a statement Monday following news of the pope's death.

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Bishop Earl Fernandes, who represents the Roman Catholic Diocese of Columbus, said he feels a special connection to the late pope.

St. Joseph Cathedral will hold a special 7 p.m. mass honoring Pope Francis, who died the morning of April 21 at age 88. St.

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