With serene resignation to the desire of God, the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (www.NigeriaCatholicNetwork.com/about-CSN) formally proclaims, on behalf of the President of the Catholic Bishops’ Convention of Nigeria, Most Rev. Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji, the passing of His Holiness, Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday, 21 April 2025, at 7:35 a.m.
It’s not with out religious significance that the Holy Father handed through the Easter Season; a time when the Church proclaims with pleasure the victory of Christ over dying. His return to the Lord on this sacred season affords us a consoling reminder of the Christian hope within the resurrection and the promise of everlasting life.
Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in 1936, served the Church with humility, braveness, and a deep love for the poor and excluded. Elected on 13 March 2013, his preach was marked by a powerful emphasis on mercy, justice, and look after creation. He was a tireless advocate for migrants and refugees, promoted a extra synodal Church rooted in listening and shared accountability, and known as for a tradition of kindness and human fraternity. He additionally superior interreligious dialogue, fostering peace and mutual understanding amongst peoples of various faiths.
Bishops are inspired to organise Diocesan Eucharistic Celebrations for the repose of his soul, whereas all Catholics are additionally requested to hope for a similar intention through the Divine Mercy devotion at 3:00 O’clock. We’re reminded that, throughout this era of interregnum, the half on the Pope on the Eucharistic Prayer is omitted. Thus, in utilizing the Eucharistic Prayer II, for instance, we’re to say “… along with N. our Bishop and all of the clergy.”
Could the soul of Pope Francis and the souls of all of the trustworthy departed, by the mercy of God, relaxation in peace.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN).
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