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Pope Francis has died on Easter Monday aged 88

 

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta.

At 9:45 AM, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber, announced the death of Pope Francis from the Casa Santa Marta with these words:

"Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis. At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of His Church. He taught us to live the values of the Gospel with fidelity, courage, and universal love, especially in favor of the poorest and most marginalized. With immense gratitude for his example as a true disciple of the Lord Jesus, we commend the soul of Pope Francis to the infinite merciful love of the One and Triune God."

Learn more at Vatican News

Prayer for Pope Francis:

O God, faithful rewarder of souls,
grant that your departed servant Pope Francis,
whom you made successor of Peter and shepherd of your Church,
may happily enjoy forever 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,
one God, for ever and ever.

Amen

Feast of Our Lady of Good Counsel

   

Mary, Our Lady of Good Counsel, is the patroness of the Catholic Women's League of Canada. League members "promise as a Catholic woman to honour, invoke and imitate" her. We ask her to pray for us in our efforts.

You are probably familiar with the Prayer to Our Lady of Good Counsel. Your Council may pray the Litany of our Lady of Good Counsel at meetings or special events.

The Feast of Our Lady of Good Counsel is celebrated each year on April 26th. In the days leading up to it, you may wish to start a novena. Here are two you can consider:

See our League Prayers and Prayer Corner for other prayers you may find useful.

 

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The Catholic Women’s League of Canada calls its members to grow in faith, and to witness to the love of God through ministry and service. Source: Mission Statement

In the world today, as perhaps never before, the church needs an enlightened and faithful laity. Dedicated members of The Catholic Women's League of Canada live their faith by serving others and, thus, discover Christ through relationships with others.

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