Pope's death affects 'more than just the Catholic Church', says Walsall priest
Father Craig has held a number of services after the Pope's passing
A Catholic Priest working in Willenhall has said he has been surprised by the number of non-Catholic's reaching out to him after the death of Pope Francis.
Father Craig Fullard held a service for local people just hours after the news that the Pope had passed away.
What was Pope Francis like?
Father Craig met Pope Francis personally, whilst at a conference in Rome with his wife. He told us the Pope had a gift of impacting each person he met:
"Even though there was well over 100 people in that room that he had to shake hands with and meet - you were important to him.
"He truly believed in the unique person and in that encounter," he said.
How are people in the West Midlands reacting to the Pope's death?
Father Craig held a service yesterday (22nd Apr) at St Mary's Church in Willenhall. He also managed to prepare one for just hours after the Pope passed away.
He told us the number of non-Catholic's attending proves that the death of the Pope impacts more than just the Catholic church:
"The Holy Father created a church for everyone. Whoever you are, wherever you are. The churches are a place where you should feel at home," he said.
"We have lost someone very special"
Father Craig told us what the atmosphere has been like at the services he has held:
"There has been sorrow that we have lost someone very special. We feel thanksgiving as well and a sense of hope.
"As Catholics, we do not believe that this is the end of the journey for The Holy Father," he said.