Pope Francis In Memoriam
December 17, 1936 – April 21, 2025
Pope Francis
Coat of Arms, Quick Facts, Timeline, Encyclicals, Apostolic Exhortations, Quotes, Prayers and Videos
Additional Resources
Diocesan Press Release
Statement by USCCB President Archbishop Broglio
Pope Francis Funeral Rites
Pope Francis Obituary
Pope Francis Publications
What Happens When a Pope Dies
A way with words – Pope Francis wove vivid metaphors
Every life is sacred Pope fought abortion, death penalty, poverty
How a New Pope is Chosen
Pope Francis Live Coverage
Pope Francis Funeral Mass
Pope Francis’ funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 10:00 AM (3 AM CT) in St. Peter’s Square.
Diocesan Mass
Mass for the Repose of the Soul of His Holiness Pope Francis
Celebrated by the Most Reverend
Gerard W. Battersby, Bishop of La Crosse
THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 2025 | 12:10 PM
Cathedral of Saint Joseph the Workman, La Crosse
CNS Photos of Pope Francis
Additional CNS Photos of Pope Francis
Portrait of Pope Francis
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