OLOC remembers the Late Pope Francis, RIP
The world mourns the passing of Pope Francis, 88, who died on Monday, April 21, at the Vatican.
Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, archbishop of Buenos Aires, was elected to the papacy in 2013. He was the first pope to take the name Francis, after St. Francis of Assisi (the FMM sisters are members of the Third Order of St Francis). Pope Francis was also the first pope from the Society of Jesus, the first born from the Americas and the Southern Hemisphere, and the first born or raised outside of Europe since the eighth century.
We join today in giving thanks for the life and ministry of Pope Francis, a shepherd who tirelessly preached the saving message of Jesus Christ, the joy of the Gospel and care for our common home, planet earth. Pope Francis sought the Lord’s will and led the Catholic Church in simplicity and humility.
Praise God for the gift of his servant’s guidance of the Church.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. And may all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
On behalf of the FMM sisters and OLOC Board and Management.
