The Catholic Association joins our fellow Catholics in mourning the loss of our Holy Father, Pope Francis. He was a strong voice for the marginalized who refocused our attention on the plight of the most vulnerable members of society.

Mary joined NewsNation to discuss his passing and describe the conclave process that will soon go into effect to determine a successor. She suggests that Pope Francis will be remembered as the “Pope of Mercy” for his down to earth manner and heart for the marginalized. She also shares how the upcoming conclave will be the largest and most diverse in church history, and what that could mean in selecting the new leader of the Catholic Church.