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Remembering Francis: A Legacy of Love and Faith Today, April 26, marks a solemn occasion as we gather in St. Peter’s Basilica to celebrate the Mass of suffrage for the soul of Francis. As we pay our respects and honor his memory, we are reminded that he may have left this earthly realm, but his love and spirit remain with us. Francis was more than just a friend, a brother, or a pastor. He was a beacon of light, a source of comfort, and a faithful servant of God. His presence touched the lives of many, leaving an indelible mark…

Remembering Pope Francis: A Rosary in Suffrage As the Basilica of St Mary Major becomes the final resting place of Pope Francis, Cardinal Rolandas Makrickas, the Basilica’s Coadjutor Archpriest, leads mourners in a heartfelt recitation of the Rosary. Written by Vatican News On a solemn Saturday evening, at the striking hour of 9pm in Rome, Cardinal Rolandas Makrickas presided over a poignant recitation of the Rosary in memory of Pope Francis. The Cardinal, serving as the Coadjutor Archpriest of the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, where the beloved Pope has now found his eternal resting place, opened the prayer with…

By Courtney Mares Vatican City, Apr 26, 2025 / 05:03 am More than 400,000 people filled St. Peter’s Square for the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday as the world said goodbye to the first Latin American pope who led the Catholic Church for the past 12 years.  Under the bright Roman sun and amid crowds extending down the Via della Conciliazione, the funeral Mass unfolded within the great colonnade of St. Peter’s Basilica. Heads of state, religious leaders, and pilgrims from across the globe gathered for the historic farewell. An aerial view of St. Peter’s Square filled with thousands of…

On the morning of April 26, 2025, the Church gathered in St. Peter’s Square to bid farewell to Pope Francis, a humble and courageous leader who left a lasting impact on the Catholic Church. Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Dean of the College of Cardinals, led the funeral Mass, reflecting on Francis’s legacy of faith, hope, and love. The funeral honored Francis’s wish for simplicity and spirituality, with prayers in various languages symbolizing the Church’s universal reach. Leaders from different faiths and countries paid their respects, recognizing Francis as a champion of dialogue and peace. Emotions ran high as attendees remembered…

The Final Farewell: A Journey Begins The world gathers in the heart of Rome for the Pope’s final farewell. A mosaic of faces, languages, and songs weaves a living atlas beneath the sky over St Peter’s Square. It’s not a goodbye, but the beginning of a journey that continues — a poem “that will never reach the last verse.” By Maria Helena Sequeira and Edoardo Giribaldi “All roads lead to Rome”: so the saying goes. Today, in the Eternal City, the world came together, following the path of a Pope who journeyed from the “ends of the earth,” wearing down…

The Hunt for Justice: 11 Fugitives Still at Large There are currently 11 fugitives in a high-profile case who are still at large, evading arrest warrants both nationally and internationally. The Supreme Court of Argentina has determined that Iran-backed Hezbollah mercenaries were responsible for a deadly bombing. Championing Change: Pope Francis’ Early Advocacy Back in 2005, Archbishop Bergoglio of Buenos Aires took a stand by becoming the first signatory of the manifesto “AMIA, 85 lives, 85 signatures,” which called for a country free of impunity, with a fairer justice system, universal access to education and healthcare, and an end to…

Il cammino verso la pace in Ucraina potrebbe aver avuto inizio nel giorno dei funerali del Papa Francesco, con un incontro tra Donald Trump e Volodymyr Zelensky nella basilica di San Pietro. Dopo un burrascoso incontro due mesi prima nello Studio Ovale, i due leader si sono incontrati per 15 minuti, definendo la discussione “costruttiva” e suscitando l’attenzione di tutto il mondo. Per approfondire Agenzia ANSA L’incontro a San Pietro, capolavoro della diplomazia vaticana – Vaticano News – Ansa.it Trump-Zelensky in basilica, regista discreto monsignor Sapienza (ANSA) A Roma, Zelensky ha partecipato a incontri simbolici con Trump, Macron, e altri…

Welcome to our blog! Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, the Dean of the College of Cardinals, led the poignant funeral Mass for the late Holy Father on Saturday, April 26, 2025, in the iconic St. Peter’s Square. His moving words highlighted the Pope’s dedication to serving the people and his enduring legacy of mercy. Before a crowd of thousands of faithful and dignitaries from around the world, Cardinal Re praised the Pontiff’s unwavering commitment to his ministry until his last breath. The solemn Eucharistic Celebration concluded with the Ultima Commendatio and the Valedictio, where the Cardinal Vicar for the Diocese of…

The Joy and Hope of Pope Francis: A Reflection by Cardinal Vincent Nichols Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, shares a personal reflection on the defining character of the late pontiff’s ministry: joy and hope deeply rooted in the relation with God. As he reminisces about Pope Francis, he recalls a man who always radiated joy with a smile, emphasizing that it was not merely optimism but an opening up of the first relationship with Christ. Cardinal Nichols highlights Pope Francis’ desire to convey and reinforce a sense of hope in people’s lives, urging us to look beyond difficulties and…

The Final Farewell: Remembering Pope Francis By Andrea Tornielli Twenty years ago on April 8th, the saintly Pope Karol Wojtyła passed away on the eve of Divine Mercy Sunday. And on the eve of the same Sunday, thousands bid a final farewell to Jorge Mario Bergoglio two decades later. St. Peter’s Square was marked by the image of a simple wooden coffin with the book of the Gospel open, its pages slowly turning in the wind. The funeral Mass for Pope Francis was moving, intense, and heartfelt. The people of God, who had embraced him on Easter Sunday without knowing…