Pope Francis laid to rest, Father Jim Bretzke joins FOX6 to share insight

Fr. Jim Bretzke talks about Pope Francis funeral

Theology professor at John Carroll University, and former Marquette professor, Father Jim Bretzke joined FOX6 WakeUp to share more about the funeral for Pope Francis, his life and history, and the next steps in electing a new pope.

MILWAUKEE - On Saturday morning, April 26, 2025, Pope Francis was laid to rest in front of world leaders and thousands of mourners at Saint Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, Rome.

Theology professor at John Carroll University, and former Marquette professor, Father Jim Bretzke joined FOX6 WakeUp to share more about the funeral, the life and history of Pope Francis, and the next steps in electing a new pope.