Congresswoman Norma Torres Statement on the Passing of Pope Francis

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Norma Torres issued a statement following the news of the passing of Pope Francis:

“I am deeply saddened by the passing of Pope Francis. He was a humble man who dedicated his life to promoting peace and mending division. He cared profoundly about the plight of migrants and refugees in line with the teachings of the Catholic Church, and spent a lifetime living the values of care and compassion.

“As a freshman in Congress, I will always remember the Pope’s address to us in 2015. He made an appeal to our common humanity, to care for the most vulnerable among us, to be better stewards of our planet, and to promote respect for all.  This message is needed now more than ever.”

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