Church of the Transfiguration

Israeli President Isaac Herzog offers a message of condolence on the death of Pope Francis, recalling his "deep faith and boundless compassion."

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Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich remembers Pope Francis and his legacy, particularly regarding the Synod of Bishops.

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Mourners on Wednesday morning began filling St. Peter’s Square to await their turn to pay their final respects to Pope Francis, whose remains will lie in state inside the basilica for the next three days prior to his funeral Mass on Saturday.

The Archbishop of Juba in South Sudan mourns the passing of Pope Francis and reflects on how he was the only voice in the international arena that continued to appeal for peace and dialogue in the suffering nation.

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Spanish writer Javier Cercas, who has written a book on the Pope's visit to Mongolia, reflects on the Pope’s humanity and legacy.

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Cardinal Isao Kikuchi of Tokyo says the Church in Japan is lamenting the death on Monday of Pope Francis.

Having spent twelve years at the helm of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis was a globally beloved and respected figure, but he also generated more than his fair share of controversy.

In an interview with Vatican News, Sr. Norma Pimentel remembers a dear friend, the late Pope Francis, and his heartfelt words to encourage her efforts to help vulnerable people at the border of the United States, and to reassure everyone of God's immense love for them.

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In an interview in the wake of Pope Francis' death, Cardinal Charles Maung Bo of Myanmar remembers the late Pope “as a loving and compassionate shepherd” whose “voice became our echo,” whose "heart understood our grief," and whose "presence brought healing." The Cardinal, who served as the leader of Asia’s Bishops for two terms, recalls the late Pope’s "profound affection" for the people of Asia, and his "love for" the suffering people of Myanmar.

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The mortal remains of Pope Francis have been transferred from the Casa Santa Marta to St. Peter’s Basilica, where his body will lie in state so the faithful may pay their respects until his funeral on Saturday.

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