Resources Upon the Passing of Pope Francis

The Holy See announced that our Holy Father, Pope Francis, passed away April 21. Please join in prayer for the repose of his soul, and find resources below.

• From Archbishop Hebda
  • Statement Regarding the Death of His Holiness, Pope Francis
• From the Archdiocese
  • Remembering and Praying for Pope Francis
  • Liturgical Directives Upon the Death of the Pope
  • April 21 Livestream Cathedral Mass with Archbishop Hebda
• From the USCCB
  • Pope Francis In Memoriam
  • Novena in Memory of Pope Francis (English, Spanish)

Media Mentions

• Bring Me the News
  • Watch live: Cathedral of St. Paul holding special Mass after death of Pope Francis
• WCCO-TV
  • Minnesota faith leaders, politicians react to Pope Francis’ death: “A voice for the voiceless”
  • Here’s how Pope Francis’ successor will be chosen
• KSTP-TV
  • Minnesotans react to death of Pope Francis
  • Minnesota church group among mourners in Vatican City for pope’s funeral
• FOX9
  • Pope Francis death: Minnesota leaders, politicians react
  • Archbishop Hebda shares memories of the pontiff
• KARE11
  • Archbishop Hebda asks that Twin Cities churches be opened Monday to remember Pope Francis
  • ‘He didn’t judge anybody’ | Pope Francis remembered as champion for the poor, vulnerable
  • World-renowned scholar, podcaster says Pope Francis leaves a legacy of ‘mercy’
  • 1 of 4 Minnesota Catholic educators recently honored by Pope Francis reflects on his passing, impact
  • Flags fly at half staff, black drapes line the basilica after Pope Francis’ passing
• Star Tribune
  • Brooks: Remembering Pope Francis the Great, who spent his last breath in service to others
  • Brehm: I became Catholic in part because of Pope Francis
  • Minnesota Catholics mourn Pope Francis and his ‘gospel of mercy’
• Pioneer Press
  • Cathedral of St. Paul hosted Mass for Pope Francis
  • St. Paul area Catholics remember Pope Francis at Cathedral Mass
• Minnesota Public Radio
  • Minnesotans mourn Pope Francis at Cathedral, honor his empathy and compassion
• WCCO-AM
  • Mass at The Cathedral of St. Paul honors life and accomplishments of Pope Francis