The sudden death of Pope Francis at 88 has left Catholics globally in shock, as many believed he had overcome his health challenges. Archbishop John Wilson expressed the profound loss felt, likening the Pope to a father for the global Catholic family. Cardinal Vincent Nichols acknowledged the sadness of the Pope's passing, emphasizing the silence of a voice advocating human dignity. Churchgoers at Westminster Cathedral paid tribute, underscoring the Pope's compassionate service to the poor and reflecting on the significance of his death occurring on Easter Monday.
In Italian he is called Papa Francesco. Papa means father, so the Pope is a father to the Catholic Church worldwide. So we are a big human family across the world, internationally, that has lost its father.
We saw Pope Francis yesterday in St Peter's Square [in Rome]. He gave us the Easter blessing as normal, although he said only a few words.
A voice proclaiming the innate dignity of every human being, especially those who are poor or marginalised, is now silent. The legacy he leaves is one we must seek to carry forward and strengthen.
It was symbolic that he died on Easter Monday. He was always there to serve the poor.
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