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Papal expert talks about Pope Leo XIV

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As the world adjusts to the election of Pope Leo XIV, we’re continuing to learn more about who he is and why cardinals believe he’s the right choice to lead the Catholic Church.

28/22 News spoke with a local papal expert about the election and talked about the future direction of the church.

The selection of any new pope always raises questions about what his election signals, and experts say in this case, the cardinals liked the path Pope Francis set, and want to keep moving in that direction, just with a new voice.

Three days of rain having an effect on local borough

HONESDALE, WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Crews continue to clean up in Honesdale as the borough battles rain and more flooding.

This follows Tuesday night's weather event, that caused a storm drainage pipe to burst, shut down roads, a nearby church, and a motel.

Just this week a major storm water pipe burst causing a sidewalk and entry way near St. John the Evangelist Church here on Vine Street to cave in. Several streets are shutdown.

It's been a busy week for crews in Honesdale.

Flood damaged area, prompts visit from congressman

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