On an otherwise warm and sunny day, Our Lady Queen of Peace Church in Madison was decorated in mournful black. Held five days after his death, more than 500 people prayed virtually and in-person at the church for the peaceful repose of Pope Francis.
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Praying for Pope Francis
After his death on April 21, we pray for Pope Francis, that he may rest in the eternal light of the risen Lord, whom he proclaimed throughout his life of priestly service, and especially in his ministry as the successor of St. Peter for 12 years.
Death of Pope Francis: What happens next
Centuries of experience dealing with the death, or occasional resignation, of a pope has left the Catholic Church with thorough instructions detailing who has responsibility for planning the funeral, preparing for the election of a new pope and taking care of essential business in the meantime.
Statement from Bishop Donald J. Hying on the Death of Pope Francis
It is with deepest prayers and a profound trust in the mercy of Jesus Christ, that we mourn the death of Pope Francis. We remember Pope Francis for his evangelizing zeal, desire for peace in the world, and love for the poor.
A saint’s life dedicated to Christ
“My God, if you exist, let me come to know you.” This was the repeated prayer of Charles de Foucauld after he undertook an exploration into Morocco from 1883 to 1884 and witnessed the way Muslims expressed their faith.
Saintly forgiveness
On October 11, 2023, Pope Francis spoke about the life of St. Josephine Bakhita and her incredible witness of the transforming power of Christ’s forgiveness.
Seek to perform works of charity like Blessed José Gregorio
Continuing his series on Aposotlic Zeal through the lens of passionate witnesses, Pope Francis dedicated his September 13, 2023, audience to the laymen, Blessed José Gregorio Hernández Cisneros.
The example of a North American saint
After taking time to reflect on the spread of the Gospel through the example of witnesses in Asia, Australia, and Central America, Pope Francis used his August 30, 2023, audience to look at a saint from North America — St. Kateri Tekakwitha.
The encounter between St. Juan Diego and Our Lady of Guadalupe
Continuing his Wednesday audience series on “The Passion for Evangelization”, Pope Francis turned to the Americas and the story of St. Juan Diego.
A passion for apostolic zeal
On June 28, 2023, Pope Francis directed his discussion on “The Passion for Evangelization” to the region of Oceania and the first Australian saint, Mary MacKillop.