The Pope’s Presence: My Memories of Francis From 10 Countries
COMMENTARY: I think of his humor, his humility, and his deep, unwavering attentiveness to those before him. More than anything, he made people feel seen, prayed for and loved.
Courtney Mares
Courtney Mares is a Rome correspondent for Catholic News Agency. A graduate of Harvard University, she has reported from news bureaus on three continents and was awarded the Gardner Fellowship for her work with North Korean refugees. She is the author of Blessed Carlo Acutis: A Saint in Sneakers”.
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