US EditionCardinal Re at Requiem Mass: Pope Francis, a shepherd of the people
- Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re delivered a homily at Pope Francis's funeral, stating, "We are gathered with sad hearts in prayer around his mortal remains."
- Cardinal Re thanked global leaders and attendees for their presence, noting the profound impact of Pope Francis's pontificate, which touched many lives and hearts.
- Cardinal Re described Pope Francis as a "pope among the people" and emphasized his commitment to helping the marginalized, saying he had an "open heart towards everyone."
- The massive funeral included 200,000 attendees, with several world leaders present, as Cardinal Re expressed gratitude for the gifts Pope Francis provided to the Church.
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Who is Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, leading Pope Francis’ funeral?
Pope Francis' funeral: Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, 91, is the dean of the College of Cardinals – one of the most senior and powerful positions in the Catholic Church. Re, who was born in Italy’s Brescia in 1934, has a doctorate in canon law from Rome's Pontifical Gregorian University. His Vatican career kicked off in 1963 when he joined the Curia. Pope John Paul II appointed Re the Prefect of the Congregation for Bishops and president of the …
Jesuits mourn, celebrate Pope Francis at requiem mass: "Our Pope, Our Brother”
The Philippine Jesuit community gathered at the Church of the Gesù in Ateneo de Manila University on Friday, April 25, for a heartfelt Requiem Mass in honor of Pope Francis, described as "our Pope and our brother."
Pope Francis’ legacy celebrated at his Requiem Mass
Posted: Saturday, April 26, 2025. 9:41 am CST. Pope Francis’ Requiem Mass was held on Saturday at St Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican. Photo Credit: Vatican Media By Rubén Morales Iglesias: In a solemn and emotional farewell, over 250,000 mourners gathered in St. Peter’s Square to honor Pope Francis during his Requiem Mass, with thousands more lining Rome’s streets as his coffin was taken in procession, Vatican News reported. Cardinal Giovanni Ba…
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