NEWS RELEASE
April 21, 2025
“The news of Pope Francis’ death today is a cause of great sadness for the whole Church and certainly for me personally as a bishop chosen by him nearly five years ago. The Holy Father in word and deed brought a pastoral vision to the Church centered in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He reintroduced to us the vocabulary of Jesus that includes such realities as joy, love, hope, mercy, encounter, accompaniment, listening, and compassion. In this Easter Octave we behold the great mystery of our faith that climaxes in the resurrection. May Pope Francis see the face of God today.”
Bishop Bonnar will celebrate the 12:10 Mass at Saint Columba Cathedral today, April 21, 2025, and will take questions following Holy Mass in the Diocesan Conference Room.
Photo: Bishop David J. Bonnar greets Pope Francis in Rome
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