Our Cathedral community was deeply saddened to learn of the death of His Holiness Pope Francis, whose prophetic witness to the faith was an inspiration to so many Christians across the world.

May he rest in peace and rise in glory.

A prayer from the Association of English Cathedrals following the death of His Holiness, Pope Francis: 

God of love and life,

we commend to your eternal keeping

your faithful servant Pope Francis.

We thank you for his faithful witness

to your resurrection life, and for his service of all people.

Inspired by him may we, your Easter people,

look always to the needs of others, especially the most vulnerable.

 

Eternal rest, grant unto him O Lord,

and let perpetual light shine upon him.

May he rest in peace and rise in glory. 

Amen.