Senator Strickland’s statement on the passing of Pope Francis

Senator Tony Strickland (R-Huntington Beach) released the following statement on the passing of Pope Francis:

“Carla and I join the rest of the world in mourning the passing of Pope Francis. We are deeply saddened to hear of the Holy Father’s passing as he touched the lives of billions of Catholics worldwide, including nearly 5 million Catholics in Orange and Los Angeles counties, through his spiritual leadership, words of healing, and infinite love for humanity.”