On the Passing of Pope Francis

April 21, 2025

This morning, Pope Francis died in Rome. He has truly been an inspiration to us and to people of good will worldwide.

Let us pray an Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be for Pope Francis, for our Church, discernment for the cardinals tasked to choose a successor, and for the entire world. We are devastated, but Pope Francis joyfully preached a Gospel of hope. In that Christian hope, we commend his spirit to our crucified and risen Savior in the firm belief of eternal life.

Please pray for Pope Francis throughout this week, especially on Wednesday, the patronal memorial of his birth name, St. George.

May the angels welcome him to paradise. May the martyrs greet him on the way. May he see the face of the Lord this day. Alleluia!

Click below for a message from Bishop Gruss on the passing of Pope Francis.