Read Cardinal Giovanni Re's homily for Pope Francis' funeral
- Pope Francis's funeral is taking place in Rome, attended by world leaders and many Catholics.
- His death at age 88 after a stroke necessitated electing a new leader for the Church.
- Ukrainian-Born Cardinal Mykola Bychok represents his war-torn nation as the youngest cardinal.
- Bychok stated, "Ukrainians, more than anyone, are people of hope."
- He will join the conclave to choose the next pope, who will guide the Church through crisis.
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The 45-year-old religious received the blessing of Francis on December 7, in the last consistory headed by the pontiff.
Dean of College of Cardinals gives homily for Pope Francis’ funeral Mass, reflects on Apostolic visits and evangelization
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Homily for the funeral Mass of Pope Francis
Editor’s note: Below is the English translation of the prepared text of the homily, delivered in Italian by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, dean of the College of Cardinals, for the funeral of Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican April 26, 2025. It is provided by the Holy See Press Office and lightly edited for style. In this majestic St. Peter’s Square, where Pope Francis celebrated the Eucharist so many times and presided over grea…
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