There is a large number of Catholic faithful in southern Colorado and word of the Pope's passing motivated many to honor him.

Pope Francis died April 21, the Vatican announced. Here's what Diocese of Pueblo Bishop Stephen J. Berg had to say about his passing.

His death came a day after Francis greeted thousands in St. Peter's Square after Easter Mass, riding in his open-air popemobile. In Pueblo ... in peace," Berg wrote. Colorado Gov.