Jorge Mario Bergoglio became the first Latin American Pope and, in addition, was one of the most influential of the 21st century.
Prayer for the eternal rest of Pope Francis and for his soul to be in peace
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He April 21, 2025the world dawned with the sad news of the Death of Pope Franciswho left at 88 years In the Santa Marta del Vatican house.
His death has plunged millions of faithful in a deep mourning, remembering a spiritual leader who transformed the Church with its humility, social commitment and closeness With the most needy. From your choice in 2013 as the first Latin American and Jesuit Pontiffhis legacy will last in the hearts of believers and non -believers.
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Who was Pope Francis?
Born as Jorge Mario Bergoglio on December 17, 1936 in Buenos AiresArgentina, the future Pope grew in a Catholic family of Italian origin.
Before Enter the Jesuit Seminary in 1958he graduated as a chemical technician. He was ordained a priest in 1969 And, after an outstanding pastoral career, he was appointed Archbishop of Buenos Aires in 1998.
On March 13, 2013, after the resignation of Benedict XVI, it was Chosen Pope Francis, becoming the first Pontiff of America and the first of the Society of Jesus in leading the Catholic Church.
Why was Pope Francis so important?
He Francisco’s pontificate was characterized by a deep renewal spiritual and structural of the Church.
Promoted reforms in the Roman curia to decentralize power and foster transparencyespecially in front of sexual abuses within the clergy.
His encyclical “Laudato Si ‘” addressed the environmental crisis, calling for an “ecological conversion” and highlighting the interconnection between the care of the planet and social justice. Besides, promoted interreligious dialoguebeing the first Pope to visit the Arabian Peninsula and meeting with leaders of various confessions to promote peace and fraternity among peoples.
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Prayer to ask for the eternal rest of Pope Francis
“Lord God of mercy and infinite love,
In this Duel and Hope Day,
We raise our pleas for the soul of his faithful servant, the Pope Francis,
that has Party to your presence.
You who called him from the southern confines,
for Pastor your church with humility and compassion,
acogle now in your eternal kingdom,
where There is no pain or tears, but peace and joy perpetual.
We remember his voice that he cried for the poor,
his hand laid to the marginalized,
His heart open to dialogue and forgiveness.
That your teachings of love and justice
Sean Fetay seed in our hearts.
Heavenly Father, that in your infinite goodness
you you grant eternal rest,
And that his legacy inspires world leaders
to Build Fraternity and Hope Bridges.
We also ask you for us,
that We still pilgrimage in this earth:
strengthens our faith,
Guide us on the path of truth,
and make us instruments of your peace,
as was your servant Francisco.
By Jesus Christ, Our Lord. Amen.“
Pope Francis leaves an indelible legacy of living faith, Social commitment and love for creation. That their example continues to inspire them live with authenticity the gospeland may your soul rest on the eternal peace of the Lord.
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