Bishop Joseph Toal, who was named by Pope Francis as the fifth Bishop of Motherwell in 2014, is currently in Lourdes with a group but gave a short statement after receiving the news.
Full ArticleBishop of Motherwell pays tribute to Pope Francis following Pontiff's death
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