Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla greet Pope Francis during a visit at the Vatican April 9, 2025. They were among the world leaders who sent tributes after the Pope’s passing on Easter Monday. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

King Charles, Canada’s Mark Carney join world leaders in mourning Pope Francis

World leaders around the globe issued statements of mourning and remembrance on Monday following the death of Pope Francis, who died Monday morning at age 88. “Through his teachings and actions, Pope Francis redefined the moral responsibilities of leadership in the 21st century,” Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney wrote Monday. “His vision of fairness between...

Pope Francis greets a child from the popemobile after giving his Easter blessing to thousands of people in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican April 20, 2025. Pope Francis, formerly Argentine Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, died April 21 at age 88. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

‘Our good and faithful servant has been called home’: Canadian Catholics mourn death of Pope Francis

As news of Pope Francis’ death spread on Easter Monday, Catholics from coast to coast expressed sorrow, gratitude, and reverence for a Pontiff whose 12-year ministry shaped the Church with humility, compassion, and a call to mission. In Toronto, Canada’s largest diocese, Cardinal Frank Leo offered heartfelt words about the Pope’s passing. “Our Catholic family...

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