In Memoriam Pope Francis

[Fenway]

Pope Francis, a reformer from Argentina who rattled the Catholic Church’s traditionalists and inspired progressives by reaching out to gay people and championing the rights of immigrants and the poor, has died, the Vatican announced.

He was 88.

Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced the Pope's death in a statement released by the Vatican during the early hours of Monday.

“At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father,” the Cardinal said.

Pope Francis dies at age 88

Francis is expected to be buried at the ancient Basilica of St. Mary Major, which lies outside the Vatican walls. A conclave will soon begin to elect the new Catholic leader.

www.nbcnews.com

 

[Mione134]

Literally got woken up to this devastating news. This is a very somber day for me and all my fellow Catholics. Him passing on Easter Monday feels very poignant. I'm sort of in shock at the moment.


He really loved everyone. Truly. And deeply. I will miss Papa Francisco very much.





Eternal rest, grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

 

[Fenway]

Literally got woken up to this devastating news. This is a very somber day for me and all my fellow Catholics. Him passing on Easter Monday feels very poignant. I'm sort of in shock at the moment.


He really loved everyone. Truly. And deeply. I will miss Papa Francisco very much.





Eternal rest, grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Pope Francis did what he could as a Vatican outsider.

 

[eightspokedb]

Blessings...

Not a Catholic but the election of a new Pope is fascinating ....

 

[Over the volcano]

He was a great one compared to the others. First Pope from the Americas. First to take the name and legacy of Francis.

His final blessing from yesterday. Worth reading for his memory.

"Urbi et Orbi" - Easter 2025 | Francis

Urbi Et Orbi Message of His Holiness Pope Francis - Easter 2025

www.vatican.va

 

[Gee Wally]

May he Rest In Peace.

 

[Gee Wally]

We will let this stay for folks to express their condolences and sympathy.

Any other things introduced will be eliminated one way or another.

Thanks.

 

[wintersej]

He seemed like a very very good man that understood step one was “why don’t we try to be the good guys?”.

 

[Ladyfan]

Blessings...

Not a Catholic but the election of a new Pope is fascinating ....weird

 

[Gee Wally]

Blessings...

Not a Catholic but the election of a new Pope is fascinating ....

Me too.

Electing a new pope: What happens next and what is a papal conclave?

What to know about electing a new pope after the death of Pope Francis.

abcnews.go.com

 

[Aussie Bruin]

RIP Pope Francis. He seemed like a decent fellow who did his best to do good works and lead well.

 

[Donnie Shulzhoffer]

Rest in peace

 

[Gee Wally]

Upon further review and internal discussion.