Egypt: Coptic Catholics mourn Pope Francis

Egypt: Coptic Catholics mourn Pope Francis

In Egypt, regional churches and other denominations have offered their condolences to the Vatican following the death of Pope Francis on 21 April 2025. Among the mourners are Coptic Catholics, who attended a prayer service for the late pontiff.

‘Brother in humanity’: Church leaders in Middle East pay tribute to Pope Francis

A memorial for Pope Francis is set up at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral of the Coptic Catholics in Qusiya, Egypt. / Credit: Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral of the Coptic Catholics in Qusiya ACI MENA, Apr 22, 2025 / 13:56 pm (CNA). On Monda... [...]

Christian leaders in the Middle East pay tribute to Pope Francis

A memorial for Pope Francis is set up at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral of the Coptic Catholics in Qusiya, Egypt. / Credit: Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral of the Coptic Catholics in Qusiya ACI MENA, Apr 22, 2025 / 13:56 pm (CNA). On Monday morning, April 21, the Christian world was shaken by the passing of Pope Francis at the age of 88. His death marked the end of a life of faith and service that spanned decades, culminating in 12 years of…

‘Brother in Humanity’: Church Leaders in Middle East Pay Tribute to Pope Francis

Courtesy photo A memorial for Pope Francis is set up at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral of the Coptic Catholics in Qusiya, Egypt. In Egypt, the Council of Catholic Patriarchs and Bishops, headed by Patriarch Ibrahim Isaac of Alexandria for Coptic Catholics, mourned the Roman pontiff, describing him as a symbol of humility and mercy

Pope Francis died on Monday 21 April 2025 in the Vatican. The Argentine pontiff, in office since 2013, was 88 years old. The announcement of his death caused a wave of sadness and tributes in Africa, among others.

Homily of Bishop Fintan - Requiem Mass, Pope Francis, RIP - Killaloe Diocese

Requiem Mass for Pope Francis – Cathedral of Sts. Peter and Paul, Ennis, 25th of April, 2025 At these words ‘It is the Lord’, Simon Peter, who had practically nothing on, wrapped his cloak round him and jumped into the water. The Gospel of the day for today, day 6 of the Easter Octave. When Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected Pope on the 13th of March 2013 before appearing in public he spent some time in prayer contemplating the enormity of the…