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Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.

 It is with great sorrow that we have received the news of the death of Pope Francis.   We invite you to join us in praying for the repose of his soul and remembering him in your own devotions today.

 PRAYER FOR A DECEASED POPE

 God, Who, in Your ineffable providence, did will that Your servant, Pope Francis, should be numbered among the high priests, grant, we beseech You, that he, who on earth held the place of Your only begotten Son, may be joined forevermore to the fellowship of Your holy pontiffs.

 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.

We pray for the repose of Pope Francis’s soul while giving thanks for the legacy he leaves behind him as the first pope from the Americas.

 He strove to be a humble shepherd who led with compassion and unwavering faith. His dedication to the Gospel by always seeking to serve the poorest of the poor inspired millions, calling us to mercy, service, and deeper trust in Jesus Christ.

 As we pray for his soul, let us also reflect on his legacy of hope and unity. May his words and witness continue to guide us on our journey of faith.

 May the soul of Jorge Mario Bergoglio, our faithful Pope Francis, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.