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Mobile archbishop responds to Pope Francis' death

Mobile archbishop responds to Pope Francis' death

Yahoo21-04-2025
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile Archbishop Thomas J. Rodi has released a statement regarding Pope Francis' death.
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Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced Monday that the Pope had died at 7:35 a.m. at age 88.
'With sadness and a profound sense of loss, we learned today of the death of Pope Francis. He was a remarkable leader who devoted his life to service of God and neighbor,' Rodi's statement said.
'He was constant in urging the nations of the world to strive for peace. He was a man of humility and compassion who was tireless in his concern for the weak, the poor, and the forgotten.'
Archbishop Rodi continued his statement, saying even after 38 days in the hospital and being told to avoid crowds, Pope Francis spent Holy Thursday visiting Rome inmates.
'Yesterday, on Easter Sunday, we celebrated the Lord's triumph over death. We believe the Lord is risen,' the statement said. 'It is fitting that the Lord has called Pope Francis to Himself on this first day of the Easter season. With faith in the Lord's promise of eternal life, we entrust our Holy Father to the love and mercy of God.
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'May the Lord welcome Pope Francis home with those words found in the Bible: 'Well done, good and faithful servant.' (Mt 25:23).'
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