Statements from Bishops across the United Kingdom following the death of Pope Francis.
Pope Francis’ final hours and gratitude for returning to the Square
Among the final words of the late Pope Francis was a “thank you” to his personal healthcare assistant, Massimiliano Strappetti, for encouraging him to take one last ride in the popemobile on Sunday after the Urbi et Orbi. He rested in the afternoon, had a quiet dinner, and then at dawn suddenly fell ill and died.
Pope’s death due to stroke and irreversible cardiocirculatory collapse
The Director of the Directorate of Health and Hygiene of the Vatican City State, Dr. Andrea Arcangeli, releases the official medical report on the death of Pope Francis, which was confirmed through electrocardiographic thanatography.
Pope Francis’ body to lie in state until funeral on Saturday morning
The body of the late Pope Francis will be transferred to St. Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday to lie in state until his funeral on Saturday morning.
Twelve years of new paths, processes, and open doors
Following the announcement his passing away on Easter Monday, we offer an overview of the highlights of Pope Francis’ pontificate, his journeys, reforms, writings, work for peace and human fraternity, and outreach to the poor and migrants.
Vatican postpones Carlo Acutis canonisation following Pope Francis’ death
A reliquary containing relics of Blessed Carlo Acutis at the Church of Sant’Angela Merici in Rome, Oct 11, 2021. | Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA The Vatican …
Pope Francis has died. What happens next?
Pilgrims gather in St. Peter’s Square for Pope Francis’ Angelus reflection on Oct. 6, 2024. | Credit: Vatican Media The death of Pope Francis begins …
Cardinal Farrell to preside at rite of ascertainment of Pope Francis’ death
Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church, will preside over the rite of the ascertainment of death of Pope Francis and placement of his body in the coffin on Monday evening.
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Cardinal Nichols pays tribute to a Pope who loved those on the peripheries
Cardinal Vincent Nichols, President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, pays tribute to Pope Francis.
The Pope of the People: Francis, a shepherd with the smell of the sheep
Among his many duties and decisions, the late Pope Francis clearly enjoyed the company of other people, drawing energy from them and returning their affection with a word of encouragement or sometimes with just a caring smile.
Cardinal Vincent Nichols on the death of Pope Francis
The Late Pope Francis | CBCEW Cardinal Vincent Nichols, President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales and Archbishop of Westminster, said: “The …
Pope Francis has died on Easter Monday at age of 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.
Pope at Urbi et Orbi prays for an end to all violence, from Gaza to the Sahel
Pope Francis dedicates his Easter Urbi et Orbi message to calling for peace worldwide, for global disarmament and for the release of prisoners.
Pope: Easter faith spurs us to seek the risen Lord with hope and joy
Celebrating the joy of Easter during the morning Mass in Saint Peter’s Square, Pope Francis in his homily calls on us to hasten to seek the risen Lord, like the first disciples, and to renew the gift of hope within us, sharing with those we meet along our life journey.
He is Risen! Alleluia Alleluia!
Easter is the most important liturgical time for Catholics. It celebrates Jesus’s victory of sin and death and salvation for mankind. It is God’s greatest …
Cardinal Nichols Easter Vigil homily: Christ brings light to every realm of darkness
Cardinal Vincent Nichols celebrating the Easter Vigil in Westminster Cathedral | CBCEW Cardinal Vincent Nichols has preached his homily for the Easter Vigil in Westminster …
Pope Francis in Easter Vigil homily: Christ is the ‘turning point’ in human history
Catholics gather for Easter Vigil Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica on Saturday, April 19, 2025 | Credit: Zosia Czubak Candlelight illuminated St. Peter’s Basilica during …
Bishop Hudson’s reflection on the ongoing violence and conflict in the Holy Land
Bishop Nicholas Hudson, Chair of the International Affairs department of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, offers this reflection on the Holy Land …
Cardinal Nichols’ homily for Chrism Mass
Cardinal Vincent Nichols in Westminster Cathedral for this year’s Chrism Mass | CBCEW Cardinal Vincent Nichols gave a homily today, 15 April, in Westminster Cathedral …