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Pope Francis In Memoriam
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With deep sorrow and profound gratitude, the Diocese of Syracuse joins the Church around the world in mourning the death of Pope Francis. A shepherd of compassion, humility, and tireless dedication, Pope Francis guided the People of God with courage and love. His witness to mercy, care for the marginalized, and call to ecological and social responsibility will continue to inspire for generations to come.
Eternal rest grand unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upone him. May he rest in peace.
Read Bishop Lucia's Statement on the Death of Pope Francis
Novena In Memory of Pope Francis
Digital Prayer Card
Additional Resources (USCCB)
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Prayer Wall"Thank you Holy Father for your compassion, empathy and guidance as our Pope. I am sure that you were led in by Angels and I know that your memory will be eternal. We love you Pope Francis! Pray for us as we prepare for your successor."
- Christine W. (Syracuse, NY)
"May God grant Pope Francis eternal rest."
- Danielle C. (Syracuse, NY)
"Lord, we give thanks for your servant, Pope Francis, who served as your Shepherd with love and compassion. May he rest in peace and enjoy your eternal glory. Grant us the greatest to continue his work of service and peace in the world. Amen"
- Dolores G. (Holy Family, Syracuse)
"We pray for the repose of the soul of Your priest servant Pope Francis. May he rest in a place where there is no pain, no grief, no sighing but everlasting life. May his memory be eternal."
- Dc. Daniel & Cynthia K. (St. Basil's Melkite Catholic Church, Utica, NY)
"May Pope Francis rest in peace eternally."
- Nancy F. (St. Patrick-St. Brigid, Syracuse, NY)
"May God grant Pope Francis eternal rest."
- Joanne Y. (Rome, NY)
"He lived Jesus' gospel message! Pope Francis made the church an inclusive home for everyone! 'Well done good and faithful servant' Matthew 25:23. Rest in Peace!"
- Shirley B. (St. Michael/St. Peter, Syracuse, NY)
"Loving God, you gifted the Church - and the world - with Pope Francis. We give you thanks and praise, and trust that he now lives the fullness of resurrected life with you in the communion of love which he witnessed so well in his time on earth. May he rest in peace and rise in Glory!"
- Sister Katie E. (N. Syracuse, NY)
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Pope Francis - the first Pope of the AmericasJorge Mario Bergoglio was born in Argentina to Italian immigrants on December 17, 1936. He was ordained in 1969, and previously served as the Jesuit Archbishop of Buenos Aires.
Did you know?
- Pope Francis graduated as a chemical technician prior to entering the seminary
- He taught psychology and literature at two different colleges
- He finished his graduate thesis in Germany in 1986
- When he became Cardinal, he requested that faithful did not travel to Rome to celebrate, but instead donate to the poor
- The Pope has authored three books
- He lives very simply, even as Pope, inhabiting a small apartment and cooking his own meals
- He was elected as Pope on March 13, 2013
General resources:
- Daily Reflections from Pope Francis (2015)
- Pope Francis on Twitter
- Pope Francis on Instagram
- Messages from Pope Francis
Highlights from the Papal visit to the United States, September 22-27 2015:
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