The work goes on: Sisters in immigration hope Leo continues Francis' advocacy

Catholic sisters who work with immigrants and refugees are not only grateful for the late Pope Francis' legacy on the issue, but are also committed to continuing that legacy through their own efforts, they say. They are also hopeful Pope Leo XIV will pick up the mantle.

"It's up to us," said Sr. Norma Pimentel, executive director of Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley in the Diocese of Brownsville, Texas. "The torch is passed on to us — we can't say we didn't know. We have to live out his legacy by how we care for others."