Chicago Catholics continue to mourn after death of Pope Francis
- Pope Francis died on April 21, 2025, from a stroke that caused a coma and irreversible cardiovascular collapse, according to the Vatican.
- Australian Catholics gathered across the country to pay respects, with some venues opening early for mourning after his death.
- Political leaders in Australia paused election campaigning to honor Pope Francis.
- Some advocates expressed dissatisfaction with Pope Francis's handling of abuse issues, hoping for a new pope who will take stronger actions against clergy abuse.
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Chicagoans react to the death of the 'people's pope'
Chicago Catholics are mourning the loss of Pope Francis, who died Monday morning at the age of 88. Bells rang out across the city to announce the pontiff's passing, a day after he had blessed thousands of people in Vatican City for Easter Sunday. After learning of the pope's death, Eileen Walsh traveled more than an hour to reach Holy Name Cathedral, located at 735 N. State St. “They say he's at peace, and I feel like when people leave this worl…
Intercessions in Eucharistic liturgy adjusted following Pope Francis’ death
During the intercessions within the Liturgy of the Eucharist, it was observed that, instead of the usual prayers, the priest included a petition for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis.
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