A Statement from Bishop Mark on the Death of Pope Francis

(Image courtesy of https://www.dioceseofshrewsbury.org/pope-francis-requiescat-in-pace/) Following the sad news of the death of Pope Francis, the Diocese of Shrewsbury has posted a statement from Bishop Mark and a prayer on its website: https://www.dioceseofshrewsbury.org/pope-francis-requiescat-in-pace/

A Statement from the Archbishop of York Following the Death of Pope Francis

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Thought for the Day – Pope Francis

In a message for Thought for the Day on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, Pope Francis calls for “hope and kindness” .  “A world full of hope and kindness is a more beautiful world. A society that looks to the future with confidence and treats people with respect and empathy is more humane,” he said. … [Read more…]