Lord Jesus, you have called Pope Francis to yourself. Thank you for the gift of his papacy. When he was with us, he tirelessly showed the Church your constant mercy toward sinners. Grant him now your ...

“Thank you, dearest children ... said the pope’s work leading the Church must be supported by the prayers of the Catholic faithful around the world. “It’s important to pray for the ...

The opening prayer is: Most Holy Trinity, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, I thank you for all the grace ... Francesca is a staff reporter for Catholic News Agency. She received her degree in ...

Catholics from across Michigan have shared prayers in response to the announcement that Pope Francis has died.

“I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your prayers for my health from the square, I accompany you from here,” he said, his soft voice piercing the hushed square. “May God bless you and the ...