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Pope Francis greets the crowd as he arrives to lead his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Feb. 24. (CNS photo/Paul Haring) See POPE-AUDIENCE-POWER Feb. 24, 2016.

Bishop Cantú’s Statement on the Passing of Pope Francis

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

It is with profound sorrow that we mourn the passing of our beloved Holy Father, Pope Francis, who returned to the house of the Father this morning at the age of 88.

Pope Francis was a shepherd who led with humility, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to the Gospel. He referred to the Church as a field hospital, reaching out to the peripheries, and encouraged us all to encounter each other, especially the poor. His emphasis on mercy, care for creation, and solidarity with the poor has left an indelible mark on the Church and the world.

As we mourn his passing, we also unite with the Church around the world in prayer during this novendiales period, nine days of prayer and remembrance following the death of a pope. The official date of the funeral or the novendialis is yet to be confirmed. I will celebrate a Diocesan Memorial Mass for Pope Francis in the coming days, and all are invited to participate. Details will be shared soon.

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Declaración del Obispo Cantu
sobre el Fallecimiento del Papa Francisco

Queridos Hermanos y Hermanas en Cristo,

Con profundo dolor lamentamos el fallecimiento de nuestro amado Santo Padre, el Papa Francisco, quien regresó a la casa del Padre esta mañana a la edad de 88 años.

El Papa Francisco fue un pastor que dirigió con humildad, compasión y un compromiso inquebrantable con el Evangelio. Se refirió a la Iglesia como un hospital de campo, extendiendo la mano a las periferias, y nos animó a todos a encontrarnos unos con otros, especialmente con los pobres. Su énfasis en la misericordia, el cuidado de la creación y la solidaridad con los pobres ha dejado una huella imborrable en la Iglesia y el mundo.

Al lamentar su fallecimiento, también nos unimos en oración a la Iglesia de todo el mundo durante este período de novendiales, nueve días de oración y recuerdo tras la muerte de un Papa. La fecha oficial del funeral o del novendialis están por confirmarse. Celebraré una Misa Diocesana en Memoria del Papa Francisco en los próximos días, y todos están invitados a participar. Pronto se compartirán los detalles.

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Update – April 22, 2025
The Funeral Mass for Pope Francis will take place on Saturday, April 26 at 10:00 a.m. (Rome time) in St. Peter’s Square. Following the Mass, the Holy Father’s coffin will be taken to St. Peter’s Basilica, and then to the Basilica of St. Mary Major for burial.

This Funeral Mass marks the beginning of the “Novendiales”, nine days of Requiem Masses offered for the repose of Pope Francis’ soul. Each day, a cardinal selected by the late pope will preside over Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica.

The Diocese of San José will hold a Memorial Mass for Pope Francis, celebrated by Bishop Oscar Cantú, on Tuesday, April 29 at 7:00 p.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph. All are warmly invited to attend and join in prayer for the eternal rest of our Holy Father.