How can I possibly add to the many tributes paid to Pope Francis since his death on Monday? As we continue to mourn and pray, I will simply share this prayer from the USCCB:

O God, who in your wondrous providence chose your servant Pope Francis to preside over your Church, grant, we pray, that, having served as the Vicar of your Son on earth, he may be welcomed by him into eternal glory. Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever.

“Well done, good and faithful servant…” Matthew 25:23.

God Bless,

Margaret

Margaret Keightley
Executive Director
Catholic Community Foundation of the Diocese of Richmond