ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The Basilica of Saint Lawrence, a national historic site in downtown Asheville, is holding a special noon prayer service after Pope Francis died Monday. He was 88.
While noon mass on Mondays is typical in the Catholic Church, this particular service brought in a larger crowd due to Pope Francis’ passing.
Local Catholics told News 13 that Pope Francis was known as an environmentalist and an advocate for impoverished people…