‘I’m so blessed’: Asheville priest recalls memories of meeting Pope Francis

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Father Patrick Cahill of St. Eugene Catholic Church in Asheville is recalling his experience of meeting Pope Francis, who died Monday at the age of 88.

“I’m so blessed,” said Cahill. “I got to see the Holy Father three times.”

Cahill said the first time was at an event at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City. The second time was in Krakow, Poland, during World Youth Day, which included 12 teens from St. Eugene Catholic Church…

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