Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski led a mass honoring Pope Francis, who passed away at age 88 just after Easter Sunday. South Florida leaders mourned but also celebrated his groundbreaking leadership, which included being the first Jesuit pope and addressing the U.S. Congress. Wenski noted that Francis viewed the Church as a healing entity, emphasizing mercy and inclusion. His death followed a history of health struggles, including recent hospitalization due to pneumonia, but he remained committed to advocating for compassion and support for those marginalized in society.
Pope Francis saw the Church as a 'field hospital' called to tend to the wounded on the battle fields of life offering her medicine of mercy to all. The Church is not only to teach but to act—to embrace those on the periphery and to bring the light of Christ to the darkest corners of society.
His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and His church. He taught us to live the values of the Gospel with faithfulness, courage, and love.
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