Bishop to celebrate Mass in gratitude for election of Pope Francis

SCRANTON — The Most Rev. Joseph C. Bambera, bishop of Scranton, will celebrate the 12:10 p.m. Mass Thursday at St. Peter’s Cathedral in Scranton in gratitude for the election of Pope Francis.

The liturgy will offer prayers for the new Holy Father. All are welcome to attend.

The Cathedral is located in the 300 block of Wyoming Avenue.