Kielce Gussie, a U.S. journalist who works for Vatican News, gave the first reading at the funeral of Pope Francis.

The parents of Kielce Gussie, the woman who delivered the first reading at Pope Francis’ funeral, shared their thoughts on ...

American journalist Kielce Gussie played a role during Pope Francis' funeral, where she did the first reading.

who played a role in Francis' funeral mass. Gussie, who works for Vatican News, gave the first reading on Saturday in front of a packed St. Peter's Square. She read, in English, from the Acts of ...