Pope Francis RIP

Archbishop John calls Pope Francis a Pope for the poor and a Pope for peace
 
Following the death of Pope Francis, Archbishop John said the Holy Father was a Pope for the poor and a Pope for peace. Archbishop John said:

"Like the Lord, when the poor cried, Pope Francis heard them. But as the Lord Jesus taught us, it is not enough just to hear these cries, we must commit ourselves to responding to them too. That is exactly what Pope Francis did and it is why he meant so much to so many."

Throughout his Pontificate, Pope Francis led the world in calls for peace. Archbishop John said:
 
"His calls for peace were always filled with a closeness to people suffering violence and despair. His calls for peace were a constant reminder that Jesus is the Prince of Peace. His calls for peace were always a reminder that God wants us to live as brothers and sisters, not enemies."

​The Archbishop asked “Catholics across the Archdiocese of Southwark to pray for Pope Francis and for our priests to offer Mass for the repose of his soul.”

Archbishop John is offering a Mass at St George’s Cathedral for Pope Francis on Tuesday 22 April at 12.30pm. All are welcome. Livestream link.

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