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Herald Malaysia
05-05-2025
- General
- Herald Malaysia
Cardinal Fernández Artime: From Pope Francis, the call to awaken the world
During the eighth Mass of the Novemdiales in memory of Pope Francis, the Cardinal and former Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life invites the faithful to turn the apostles' enthusiasm, sparked by the appearance of the Risen Christ, into a "life program." Their "wonder," in contrast to "bewilderment" and "discouragement," becomes a model for those today who are in "great need of encountering the Lord." May 05, 2025 Consecrated men and women present at the Mass (@Vatican Media) By Edoardo GiribaldiCardinal Ángel Fernández Artime, former Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life presided over the eighth Mass of the nine days of mourning, or Novemdiales, on Saturday afternoon, 3 May, in St. Peter's Basilica. In his homily he spoke about a new way of living rooted in love and reflected in the joy and wonder of the first disciples witnessing the Risen Christ. This is the example that all the baptized, and especially those who embrace consecrated life, are called to embody today for a world that 'greatly needs to encounter the Lord.' Participation of consecrated women and men Before the Penitential Act, Sister Mary Barron, OLA, Superior General of the Congregation of Our Lady of the Apostles and president of the International Union of Superiors General (UISG), spoke on behalf of consecrated women. She gave a moving portrait of Pope Francis as a 'humble, compassionate pastor, full of boundless love,' who reminded the world that "fragility" can be embraced, not as a "limitation," but as a source of "grace." She echoed the Pope's call to religious women to serve with humility, 'as Christ in kneeling to wash the feet of His disciples.' With a voice filled with gratitude, she recognized how Pope Francis welcomed and valued consecrated women, making them 'active participants in the synodal journey.' 'We promise to carry the mission forward,' she concluded, 'becoming a fire that lights other fires.' A Pope who could 'shake things up' Next, Father Mario Zanotti, secretary of the Union of Superiors General, brought the condolences of all religious institutes. 'Pope Francis,' he said with emotion, 'left us a great legacy of humanity, a deeply Christian humanity.' He described the Pope as 'close,' a good listener, and someone capable of 'shaking' the Church with strong words that challenged 'certainties' and 'habits cloaked in religiosity.' With evangelical firmness, the Pope called for consistency with Scripture and with the charism of religious families, highlighting poverty as a prophetic sign against power and wealth. Promoting an encounter the Lord 'Praying for the dead is the greatest work of charity.' With this quote from Saint Alphonsus Maria de' Liguori, Cardinal Fernández Artime opened his homily. He added a quote from Saint John Mary Vianney: 'To pray for the dead is to love those who have died.' His words were filled with memory and love, directed to the many consecrated men and women attending the celebration. The cardinal recalled the affection of religious congregations for Pope Francis and their constant prayer: 'for his ministry,' for him personally, 'for the Church, for the world.' Reflecting on the Gospel passage recounting the appearance of the Risen Christ to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias, the Cardinal quoted Saint Athanasius, who said the presence of the Risen Christ makes life 'a continuous feast.' It is this transforming light that enabled the disciples to face 'prison,' 'threats,' and persecution without fear. Quoting from one of Pope Francis' catecheses, Cardinal Fernández Artime said ' I ask myself where did the first disciples find the strength to witness as they did? Not only that, but where did they find joy and courage to proclaim the Gospel in the face of obstacles and violence?' The answer, he explained, is clear: only the presence of the Risen Lord and the action of the Holy Spirit could explain this. Their faith was rooted in a powerful and personal experience of the crucified and risen Christ, so much so that they feared nothing. Today, just as then, people have a deep need to encounter the Lord and His message of salvation. " The love of Christ The Cardinal then recalled the words of Saint John Paul II during the Jubilee of Consecrated Life in February 2000. He described religious life as a 'prophetic presence for the whole Christian people,' often lived in difficult conditions, yet offered without reservation 'in the name of Christ, in service to the poor, the marginalized, and the outcast.' All baptized people, he said, are called to be witnesses of the Lord, and the call to discipleship is a summons to live with God at the center. 'This mission is especially urgent today, when across many parts of the world God seems absent or easily forgotten. In such times, we can follow the way of Saint Benedict: 'Prefer nothing to the love of Christ.'' Presence in difficult moments The Cardinal also recalled a theme expressed by Benedict XVI: that consecrated life must be like 'sentinels who discern and proclaim the new life already present in our history.' Consecrated men and women must become 'credible and radiant signs of the Gospel and its paradoxes,' not conforming to the mindset of the world, but continually renewing their commitment. In the Gospel, the Cardinal noted, the Lord made himself present even when all seemed lost and to have failed, approaching the disciples who, filled with joy, recognized him as 'the Lord.' 'With this expression, we find the joy and amazement of Easter faith, which strongly contrasts with the confusion, discouragement, and sense of helplessness previously in the disciples' hearts. Only the presence of the Risen Jesus transforms everything: darkness is overcome by light; fruitless work becomes fruitful again; weariness and abandonment give way to new energy and the certainty that He is with us. What happened to the first and privileged witnesses of the Lord can and must become a life plan for us all.' Awakening the World In conclusion, Cardinal Fernández Artime again quoted Pope Francis, who during the Year of Consecrated Life (2015–2016), invited religious to 'awaken the world' with hearts and spirits pure, able to recognize Christ in today's men and women, especially the poor, the forgotten, the excluded, 'for in them is the Lord.' 'May Mary, Mother of the Church, grant us all the grace to be missionary disciples today, witnesses of her Son in His Church which, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, lives in hope, because the Risen Lord is with us until the end of time. Amen.'--Vatican News
Sky News
26-04-2025
- Politics
- Sky News
How the funeral of Pope Francis unfolded
Some 250,000 faithful gathered in the Vatican and along the streets of Rome to prepare to bid farewell to Pope Francis. In St Peter's Square, the sprawling plaza in front of the great basilica bearing the name of the first pope, mourners sat in neat rows in the morning sun. Inside, senior figures including President Donald Trump and Prince William were allowed to pay personal respects to the pontiff. Around 9am UK time, pallbearers carrying Pope Francis's coffin emerged from the basilica, setting him down in front of the 50,000 people in the square. Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, who was presiding over the funeral service, then addressed the crowds for the first time. He began by performing the Penitential Act - a way for the faithful to confess their sinfulness. "I confess to almighty God and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have greatly sinned, in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done and in what I have failed to do, through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault; therefore I ask blessed Mary ever-virgin, all the angels and saints, and you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord our God." Cardinal Re reads the Penitential Act
Sky News
26-04-2025
- Politics
- Sky News
Pope Francis funeral: 250,000 people bid farewell to pontiff who said 'build bridges, not walls'
Why you can trust Sky News Tens of thousands of people packed St Peter's Square for the funeral of Pope Francis before his body was carried through the streets of Rome. Royals, world leaders and cardinals joined scores of worshippers at The Vatican, as mourning of the 266th pontiff transcended wealth and social class. In keeping with Francis's life as a breaker of tradition, many of the more elaborate and expensive rituals customary for the burial of popes have been foregone in favour of simpler options. Around 250,000 people are attending the funeral, with around 50,000 packing out St Peter's Square to watch the service before the coffin bearing the pontiff began its journey through the streets of the Italian capital. 2:24 His body had been lying in state since his death aged 88 on Easter Monday, spending the last few days in St Peter's Basilica to allow mourners to pay their respects. The Vatican - where the funeral service took place - and Rome - where Francis will be laid to rest - are under heavy security, with a no-fly zone in place overhead. President Donald Trump and Joe Biden, along with Sir Keir Starmer, President Emmanuel Macron and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, headline a huge selection of global leaders and dignitaries. Francis's coffin was taken out into St Peter's Square where 220 cardinals and 750 bishops and priests sat in rows, waiting to say goodbye to the Bishop of Rome. The pontiff eschewed the elaborate coffins used by many of his predecessors, opting instead for a simple wooden casket lined with zinc - a reflection of his efforts to reform the papacy and build "a poor church for the poor". 2:27 A series of sermons and prayers began with Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re reading the Penitential Act - a way for the faithful to confess their sinfulness. This was followed by the Liturgy of the Word, a part in Catholic mass where faithful gather to hear and reflect on the word of God. Cardinal Re then delivered the homily, speaking about Pope Francis' life and service to God. 1:21 The cardinal praised the pontiff as someone who "touched the minds and hearts of people" who was "attentive to the signs of the times". He added: "Despite his frailty and suffering towards the end, Pope Francis chose to follow this path of self-giving until the last day of his earthly life." He said Francis "was a pope among the people, with an open heart towards everyone". Cardinal Re also repeated one of Francis's strongest criticisms of President Trump - who was in the audience - with a call to "build bridges, not walls". He also called for care for migrants and action on climate change. As the service in front of St Peter's Basilica drew to a close, Cardinal Re blessed the pope's coffin with holy water. At the end of the mass, the choir sang in Latin: "May the angels lead you into paradise; may the martyrs come and welcome you and take you into the holy city, the new and eternal Jerusalem." The coffin was then carried back into St Peter's Basilica through the 'doors of death', as a 10-ton funeral bell tolled. Pope Francis's body then left the basilica aboard a white truck and was taken in procession through the streets of Rome to his final resting place at his favourite church, the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. There were cheers and applause from the public on either side of the roads as the popemobile passed them. Upon arrival, Pope Francis's body will be ushered into the basilica - which is dedicated to the Virgin Mary - by prisoners and migrants, a last reflection of his priorities as pope. In a break with tradition, the Pope outlined in his will his request to be buried "in the ground, without particular ornamentation" but simply with the inscription "Franciscus".
Sky News
26-04-2025
- Politics
- Sky News
Pope Francis funeral: 200,000 people bidding farewell to pontiff said 'build bridges, not walls'
Why you can trust Sky News Tens of thousands of people have packed St Peter's Square as the funeral of Pope Francis begins. Royals, world leaders and cardinals joined scores of worshippers at the Vatican, as mourning of the 266th pontiff transcended wealth and social class. In keeping with Francis's life as a breaker of tradition, many of the more elaborate and expensive rituals customary for the burial of popes have been foregone in favour of simpler options. Around 200,000 people are attending the funeral, with around 50,000 packing out St Peter's Square. 2:24 His body had been lying in state since his death aged 88 on Easter Monday, spending the last few days in St Peter's Basilica to allow mourners to pay their respects. The Vatican - where the funeral service is taking place - and Rome - where Francis will be laid to rest - are under heavy security, with a no-fly zone in place overhead. President Donald Trump and Joe Biden, along with Sir Keir Starmer, President Emmanuel Macron and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, headline a huge selection of global leaders and dignitaries. Francis's coffin has been taken out into St Peter's Square where 220 cardinals and 750 bishops and priests are sitting in rows, waiting to say goodbye to the Bishop of Rome. The pontiff eschewed the elaborate coffins used by many of his predecessors, opting instead for a simple wooden casket lined with zinc - a reflection of his efforts to reform the papacy and build "a poor church for the poor". A series of readings and prayers are being read before the 50,000 faithful gathered before the basilica, and the coffin will be sprinkled with holy water and incense. 2:27 It began with Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re reading the Penitential Act - a way for the faithful to confess their sinfulness. This was followed by the Liturgy of the Word, a part in Catholic mass where faithful gather to hear and reflect on the word of God. Cardinal Re then delivered the homily, speaking about Pope Francis' life and service to God. 1:21 The cardinal praised the pontiff as someone who "touched the minds and hearts of people" who was "attentive to the signs of the times". He added: "Despite his frailty and suffering towards the end, Pope Francis chose to follow this path of self-giving until the last day of his earthly life." He said Francis "was a pope among the people, with an open heart towards everyone". Cardinal Re also repeated one of Francis's strongest criticisms of President Trump - who was in the audience - with a call to "build bridges not walls". He also called for care for migrants and action on climate change. At the end of the mass, the choir will sing in Latin: "May the angels lead you into paradise; may the martyrs come and welcome you and take you into the holy city, the new and eternal Jerusalem." After the service, Pope Francis's body will be taken in procession through the streets of Rome to his final resting place at his favourite church, the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. He will be ushered into the basilica - dedicated to the Virgin Mary - by prisoners and migrants, a last reflection of his priorities as pope. In a break with tradition, the Pope outlined in his will his request to be buried "in the ground, without particular ornamentation" but simply with the inscription "Franciscus".
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Pope Francis' funeral schedule, what to expect from the Novendiali, a 9-day period of prayer, mourning
Pope Francis' funeral will be held on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. local Rome time (4:00 a.m. ET) and more than 200,000 people are expected to attend the deceased Vicar of Christ's services. Thousands of mourners have taken to the Vatican this week to pay their final respects to Pope Francis following his death on Monday. The funeral Mass will be held on the parvis of St. Peter's Basilica, and His Most Reverend Eminence Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Dean of the College of Cardinals, will preside over the Catholic rites and blessings. Mass will begin with an Entrance Antiphon, typically sung or recited by clergy and mourners. Fox News To Air Special Live Coverage Of Pope Francis' Funeral On Saturday Then, the congregation will acknowledge their sins with the Penitential Act followed by the Collect, or opening prayer. Read On The Fox News App Cardinal Battista will then extend the First Reading, a reading from the Acts of the Apostles, to the congregation of worshipers. The Responsorial Psalm "The Lord is my Shepherd," or "Psalm 23," is to be sung. The Second Reading, a reading from the Letter of Saint Paul to the Philippians, typically recited by an instituted lector at a pope's funeral, will be heard among parishioners. The Acclamation and the Gospel will follow. Cardinal Battista will give the Homily, a reflection, which includes prayer for Pope Francis, the faithful departed and the congregation. The dean of the Roman Catholic Church's College of Cardinals will consecrate the Body and Blood of Christ and invite the faithful to receive Holy Communion following the Communion Rite, or the Our Father prayer. Theologian On 'Conclave' Accuracy, Expectations For Next Secretive Event After Pope Francis' Death Requiem Aeternam, a chant often heard among funeral-goers, is to be recited during Communion, followed by a prayer. Cardinal Battista will offer a final Commendation and Farewell including the Prayer of the Church in Rome and the Prayer of Eastern Churches. The funeral liturgy "I Know That My Redeemer Lives" will be sung or chanted by the congregation, and Mass will conclude with the Canticle of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Pope Francis will be buried in a wooden casket at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, a place he often visited with flowers during his 12-year papacy. Pope Francis Emphasized Catholicism Globally, Reached Beyond Us, Europe Into Impoverished Nations The Novendiali, an ancient and customary nine-day period of prayer, remembrance and mourning, will begin on the day of Pope Francis' funeral on the parvis of St. Peter's Basilica. Pope Francis' Holy Mass led by His Most Reverend Eminence Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Dean of the College of Cardinals, will commence the nine Masses in memory of the deceased pontiff. While the Masses are open to public audiences, they are specifically held for employees and faithful of Vatican City. The schedule is as follows, according to the Vatican: Sunday, April 27, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. local Rome time, 4:30 a.m. ET, on the parvis of the Vatican Basilica for the employees and faithful of Vatican City StateThe funeral liturgy will be presided over by His Eminence Cardinal Pietro Parolin, former Secretary of State The funeral liturgy will be presided over by His Eminence Cardinal Pietro Parolin, former Secretary of State Monday, April 28, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. local Rome time, 11:00 a.m. ET, in the Vatican Basilica for the Church of RomeThe funeral liturgy will be presided over by His Eminence Cardinal Baldassare Reina, vicar general of His Holiness for the diocese of Rome The funeral liturgy will be presided over by His Eminence Cardinal Baldassare Reina, vicar general of His Holiness for the diocese of Rome Pope Francis To Lie In State, Mourners Welcome: What To Expect From The Pontiff's Funeral Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at 5 p.m. local Rome time, 11 a.m. ET, in the Vatican Basilica for the Chapters of the Papal BasilicasThe funeral liturgy will be presided over by His Eminence Cardinal Mauro Gambetti, archpriest of the Papal Basilica of Saint Peter in the Vatican The funeral liturgy will be presided over by His Eminence Cardinal Mauro Gambetti, archpriest of the Papal Basilica of Saint Peter in the Vatican Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 5 p.m. local Rome time, 11 a.m. ET, in the Vatican Basilica for the Papal ChapelThe funeral liturgy will be presided over by His Eminence Cardinal Leonardo Sandri, vice dean of the College of Cardinals The funeral liturgy will be presided over by His Eminence Cardinal Leonardo Sandri, vice dean of the College of Cardinals Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 5 p.m. local Rome time, 11 a.m. ET, in the Vatican Basilica for the Roman CuriaThe funeral liturgy will be presided over by His Eminence Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell, Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church The funeral liturgy will be presided over by His Eminence Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell, Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church Friday, May, 2, 2025, at 5 p.m. local Rome time, 11 a.m. ET, in the Vatican Basilica for the Eastern ChurchesThe funeral liturgy will be presided over by His Eminence Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti, former prefect of the Dicastery for the Eastern Churches The funeral liturgy will be presided over by His Eminence Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti, former prefect of the Dicastery for the Eastern Churches Click Here To Get To The Fox News App Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 5 p.m. local Rome time, 11 a.m. ET, in the Vatican Basilica for the members of the Institutes of Consecrated Life and the Societies of Apostolic LifeThe funeral liturgy will be presided over by His Eminence Ángel Fernández Artime, former pro-prefect of the Dicastery for the Institutes of Consecrated Life and the Societies of Apostolic Life The funeral liturgy will be presided over by His Eminence Ángel Fernández Artime, former pro-prefect of the Dicastery for the Institutes of Consecrated Life and the Societies of Apostolic Life Sunday, May 4, at 5 p.m. local Rome time, 11 a.m. ET, in the Vatican Basilica for the Papal ChapelThe funeral liturgy will be presided over by His Eminence Cardinal Dominique Mamberti, protodeacon of the College of Cardinals The funeral liturgy will be presided over by His Eminence Cardinal Dominique Mamberti, protodeacon of the College of CardinalsOriginal article source: Pope Francis' funeral schedule, what to expect from the Novendiali, a 9-day period of prayer, mourning
