Mass for Pope Francis

Bishop David Bonnar invites you to this special Mass:

At 7pm Mass at Saint Columba Cathedral, Bishop David J Bonnar will be saying Mass for the late Pope Francis, may he rest in eternal glory.

The USCCB offers resources for individuals and communities to observe the mourning period of nine days, from April 21 to May 4, 2025.

All the faithful and people of good will are invited to pray for the repose of his soul, and those of all the faithful departed:

“Grant, we pray, almighty God, that the soul of your departed servant Pope Francis may enter into the eternal gladness of his Lord. Amen”

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Members of the press can contact Public Relations & Multimedia Specialist Dennis Biviano at dbiviano@youngstowndiocese.org or 330-744-8451 x320.

Photo: Pope Francis greets an elderly woman as he meets with people of the Banado Norte neighborhood in the Chapel of St. John the Baptist in Asuncion, Paraguay, July 12, 2015. Pope Francis, formerly Argentine Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, died April 21, 2025, at age 88. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)