Japan joins world in mourning death of Pope Francis

Polish President Andrzej Duda has declared this Saturday, April 26, a day of national mourning, coinciding with the funeral ceremony for Pope Francis.

Acadiana joins world in mourning death of Pope Francis; memorial Holy Mass scheduled in Lafayette

LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — Catholics in Acadiana are mourning the death of Pope Francis, just hours after Easter celebrations. The news of his passing resonated deeply with the community, leading many to gather for midday Mass at St. John…

Knights of Columbus join in mourning: Supreme Knight reflects on Pope Francis’ impact

CV NEWS FEED // Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly offered condolences and prayers April 21 following the death of Pope Francis, praising the late… The post Knights of Columbus join in mourning: Supreme Knight reflects on Pope Francis’ impact appeared first on CatholicVote org.

Pope Francis mourned in Japan by atomic bomb survivors, others

The death of Pope Francis was mourned across Japan on Monday by those who had met him during his 2019 visit to the country, including survivors of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombings and 2011 northeastern Japan earthquake and tsunami. During the first papal visit to Japan in 38 years,…

Atomic Bomb Survivors Vow to Carry on Pope’s Legacy; Remember Powerful Words during Hiroshima, Nagasaki Visits

The powerful call for nuclear disarmament made by Pope Francis during his landmark visits to Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 2019 — the first papal visit to Japan in 38 years — continues to inspire atomic bomb survivors, who have pledged to carry on his legacy of pursuing peace.

Japan joins world in mourning death of Pope Francis

Leaders commended the pontiff’s lifelong efforts in delivering the message of peace, which included a trip to Hiroshima and Nagasaki.