The legacy of Pope Francis is plain and simple, he lived a life of faith, hope and love. It was borne out beautifully one day last week when Rev Suzanne Cousins, Rector of Holy Trinity Church, along with some of her parishioners, joined St Mary’s Church parishioners for Mass to remember Pope Francis. That action spoke volumes about ecumenism in Westport but also about the respect that Pope Francis enjoyed.

He would be the first to say that he lived his life within the confines of his humanity, meaning he never saw himself as a saint. While our beloved Church has a penchant for declaring saints, there’s no need for Francis to join the club. Suffice to say his life among us was witness enough for most people. It was full of mercy.

Since his election as Pope in 2013 Francis has done more than most to dumb down the daftness associated with his position. Dispensing with the pomp and ceremony, the frills and lace, he was a radical, bringing people back to the roots of his role, primarily as........

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