RIP Pope Francis
Sarasa
All Saints Host
It has just been announce that Pope Francis has died. May he rest in peace and rise in glory.
Sarasa
All Saints Host
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'Well done good and faithful servant.'
This copy of the original was brought to our church from Rome in 1906.
The original is thought to have been brought to Rome from Constantinople in the 8th century and eventually found a home in the church of St Mary Major, sometimes also called Our Lady of the Snows.
The icon was very dear to pope Francis who visited it on the first day of his pontificate and regularly since then. On his way back from hospital recently he asked his car to stop outside the church of St Mary Major and although he could not get out he sent flowers which had been given to him in hospital into the church to place at the icon.
I understand that he made last week a last pilgrimage to this church and has made it clear that he wishes to be buried,not in the Vatican but in the Cappella Paolina in St Mary Major before the icon of Our Lady of the Snows.
He finished his race well.
My sentiments, too.
Ditto.
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Not sure which Psalm it is but it has the line: Precious in the eyes of the Lord is the death of his saint.
It's Psalm 116 v15 (though it's actually saints ).
🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️ For all my Catholic friends.
AFF
Yea and amen.
More a manifesto for the cardinal electors, and all the better for it.
I had to keep pinching myself to remember that Cardinal Re, the celebrant is 91.
Pope Francis had requested all dignitaries wear black. Seems to me William and Trump should have honored his wishes as well as respected the catholic tradition.
Sorry to insert a Purgatory comment.
No idea, but Trump seems to be getting all the flak. Maybe because he was chewing gum and had his phone out too.
Did the dignitaries have service booklets?
Trump also wore a blue suit, but, in the words of the New York Times, “not even dark, midnight blue, but a clear, sapphire-like blue, with matching tie. Amid all the black and Cardinal red, it popped out like a sign.” It does indeed stand out in photos. And along with not wearing a dark suit and with wearing a blue instead of a black tie, Trump wore an American flag lapel pin, despite the protocol that only Vatican honors can be worn on the lapel.
It’s probably worth noting that Biden also wore a blue, not a black, tie.
"Pope Francis has died aged 88. He will be greatly missed. He was a gentle and humble man, unafraid to stand for what he knew was right. He championed the cause of the marginalized, the poor, and the refugees. He called on world leaders to end wars and brought his message of peace directly to them, with grace and conviction.
God’s light shone through him—like the still, small voice the prophet Elijah heard in 1 Kings 19. Pope Francis radiated quiet strength, not through thunderous declarations, but through his presence, his compassion, and his unwavering service.
He never hesitated to bless those who needed comfort, and he took time to minister to the most vulnerable. His legacy will be remembered not only for his courage to speak on difficult issues but also for his ability to listen—especially to those often unheard.
Let us pray that his openness to hearing God’s voice amidst the noise of a chaotic and changing world will continue to guide the Church today and into the future. Amen!"
Amen indeed!
A wonderful epitaph - short, and to the point. Thanks for sharing!
That alone is enough for me to doubt the accuracy of the statement.
Yes! They tried, but this person also informed me that Francis went rogue, and attempted to start a brand new religion!
I had no idea.