As the Catholic Church—and indeed, the world—mourns the passing of Pope Francis, we pay tribute to our joyful shepherd in faith by remembering his life’s work of helping people find mercy, hope, and joy in God. Download a prayer service in memory of Pope Francis.

Also find inspirational quotes from Pope Francis, activities, and more on our remembrance page.

Death is one more step in life. If you are sure that the Lord will not betray you, then you can go forward with courage. The Lord himself will give you the grace to see life in death. There is an expression that I do not like: “the House of the Father” or “going back to the Father’s House,” as if our life was a round trip. It would be better to say: “Go to meet the Lord” or “I’m going toward that meeting.” There will be a meeting or encounter at the end of life. It’s a meeting I may or may not have had in life and it’s a meeting that I’ve been looking forward to or not looking forward to in my life. But in the end, we will meet God face to face.

—Pope Francis in Sharing the Wisdom of Time

May you rest in peace, Pope Francis.

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