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‘A man of deep faith and love for all God’s creation’
Catholic Religious Australia, the peak representative body for almost 4500 sisters, brothers and priests who belong to religious orders, expressed deep sorrow on the death of Pope Francis.
Australian Catholic organisations pay tribute to Pope Francis
Pope Francis’ legacy in the areas of social justice, mission and lay governance have been recognised by Australian Catholic organisations.
Francis first pope to open Holy Door without living to close it
With his death on Monday, Pope Francis marked yet another first in the history of the Catholic Church: he became the first pope to open the Holy Door of St Peter’s Basilica without living to close it. Source: NCR Online.
Pope’s death sparks outpouring of grief in Argentina
Pope Francis’s death has affected his motherland of Argentina, with an outpouring of grief in the South American nation. Source: Crux.
Francis leaves significant legacy in Asia Pacific
In countries such as Timor-Leste, Pope Francis wasn’t just the head of the Catholic Church. Source: ABC News.
Vale Pope Francis
Pope Francis died yesterday, Easter Monday, at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta. He was 88 years old. Source: Vatican News.
Australian Catholics mourn Pope Francis
Australian Catholic Bishops Conference President, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, says Pope Francis will be remembered as a man of simplicity, humility and compassion. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Australian Government flags to fly at half-mast in honour of Pope
Australian Government flags will fly at half-mast across the country today in honour of Pope Francis, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced. Source: ABC News.
In final public appearance, Francis delivered Easter blessing
In his final public appearance on Easter Sunday, Pope Francis delivered his Easter blessing “urbi et orbi” (to the city and the world). Source: CNS.