(photo credit: Irish Catholic Bishops Conference)
Pope Francis died on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta. Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, rest in peace, Amen.
BOOK OF CONDOLENCES:
You are invited to share your thoughts, prayers, and memories in the book of condolences on the Irish Catholic BIshops Conference website, honouring the life of His Holiness, Pope Francis. https://www.catholicbishops.ie/book-of-condolence-for-pope-francis/
STATEMENT BY ARCHBISHOP EAMON MARTIN
On behalf of the people, religious sisters and brothers, priests and bishops of Ireland I wish to express sadness and our feelings of affection and loss upon hearing of the death of the Holy Father Pope Francis this morning. In recent days, and since he was admitted to hospital in February, he has been showing immense courage and serenity in the face of frailty and suffering. In this, he has been giving such powerful witness to the dignity of human life and to resilience in the face of suffering which has meant so much, especially to those who are struggling with illness, disability or any other difficulty at this time. Just yesterday, on Easter Sunday he proclaimed from the balcony in Saint Peter’s Square Buona Pasqua! Happy Easter! reminding us that Christ is alive. Christ is risen. Christ is our hope.
Pope Francis often said that the face of God is Mercy. In the coming days, we will remember him with thanksgiving and pray that God will have mercy on his soul and reward him for all the good work he has done.
ENDS