Well Done, Good and Faithful Servant
Published on April 21, 2025
A Statement on the Passing of Pope Francis
With sadness and profound respect, we share the news of the death of Pope Francis, our beloved Holy Father and servant of the servants of God.
Throughout his pontificate, Pope Francis led the Church with humility, tenderness, and unwavering dedication to the Gospel. His papacy was marked by a deep love for the poor and forgotten, a passionate plea for peace in a divided world, and a joyful invitation to encounter Christ in our daily lives. He reminded us that the Church is a field hospital, a place of healing and mercy, and that every person—no matter their story—is loved by God.
He gave witness to the beauty and centrality of the Holy Eucharist, and called the Church to go out to the peripheries, bringing the light of Christ to the margins. His writings, from Evangelii Gaudium to Laudato Si’, challenged and inspired us to live our faith with integrity, courage, and compassion.
As we mourn his passing, we also give thanks for his life. We trust in the promise of the Resurrection and commend his soul to the loving mercy of God.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.
May he rest in peace.
We invite all to join us in prayer for the repose of Pope Francis’ soul and for the Church as we await the guidance of the Holy Spirit in the election of our next pope.
