His Eminence Kevin Cardinal Farrell, Camerlenguo of the Holy Roman Church, has announced the death of His Holiness Pope Francis at the age of 88, at his residence Casa Santa Marta in the Vatican, on this Monday, 21 April 2025, at 7:35 a.m. (Rome time).

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CCCB Publications is publishing a prayer card for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis.

Prayer upon the Death of Pope Francis – Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord.
R: And let perpetual light shine upon him.

O God, faithful rewarder of souls, grant that your departed servant Pope Francis, whom you made successor of Peter and sheperd of your Church, may happily enjoy for ever in your presence in heaven the mysteries of your grace and compassion, which he faithfully ministered on earth. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever.
R: Amen.