Archdiocese of Detroit holds special mass to honor Pope Francis

A nine-day mourning period has been declared by The Vatican, which will include daily prayers and requiem masses. The Archdiocese of Detroit is holding a special mass tonight to honor Pope Francis, who has died at age 88. Here's WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill with your top local headlines. (Photo: A photo of the late Pope Francis sits on display at the altar of Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Detroit on Monday, April 21, 2025. © Ryan Garza / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)