US EditionKing and Queen have 'heavy hearts' after Pope's death
- Pope Francis, the Bishop of Rome and leader of the Catholic Church since 2013, died on April 21, 2025, after battling pneumonia and kidney insufficiency in the Vatican.
- His death followed weeks of hospitalization due to poor health, prompting cancellation of King Charles and Queen Camilla's state visit but allowing a private meeting with the pontiff on April 9.
- Pope Francis emphasized mercy, care for the environment, and welcoming refugees, viewing the Church as a 'field hospital' tending to human wounds throughout his controversial yet impactful pontificate.
- King Charles expressed heartfelt sorrow alongside Queen Camilla upon hearing the news, while Archbishop Nolan and Cardinal Cupich shared a deep sense of loss and appreciation for Pope Francis's lifelong dedication to faith and service.
- Masses are scheduled at St Andrew's Cathedral in Glasgow as the global Catholic community mourns Pope Francis and reflects on his legacy of compassion and universal love.
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Hawaii’s religious, political and educational leaders mourned the compassion and humility of Pope Francis, who died of a stroke Monday morning in the Vatican guesthouse where he lived. Francis’ death at age 88 came as a surprise to Catholics everywhere, including Honolulu’s Vicar General Monsignor Gary Secor, who noted in a statement that the pope had just greeted and blessed a large crowd at St. Peter’s Square on Easter Sunday, against his doc…
The King’s message following the death of Pope Francis
Falklands’ Government House published King Charles III message on the death of Pope Francis. “His Holiness will be remembered for his compassion, his concern for the unity of the Church and for his tireless commitment to the common causes of all people of faith.
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