We pray for Pope Francis who has died today, and for our Roman Catholic fellow Christians.
Yesterday he blessed the City of Rome and the World and said these poignant and true words about Easter: ‘In the Lord’s Paschal Mystery, death and life contended in a stupendous struggle, but the Lord now lives forever. He fills us with the certainty that we too are called to share in the life that knows no end, when the clash of arms and the rumble of death will be heard no more. Let us entrust ourselves to him, for he alone can make all things new.’ ~ Urbi et Orbi, 20 April 2025.
The Bishop’s personal message of condolence can be seen on Facebook.