Pope Francis

Local Masses for Pope Francis

Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle (Pinellas County)

The Cathedral of St. Jude and the Chapel of Our Lady are open for the faithful to gather to pray for the eternal rest of Pope Francis.

A Mass for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis will be celebrated today April 21, 2025 at 11:00am.

St. Paul Catholic Church, Tampa (Hillsborough County)

St. Paul Catholic Church is open for the faithful to gather to pray for the eternal rest of Pope Francis.

A Mass for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis will be celebrated tonight, April 21, 2025, at 7:00pm.

Christ the King, Tampa (Hillsborough County)

Daily Mass today, April 21, 2025 in the church as we pray for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis.

Vatican News Updates

General Congregations of Cardinals begin in the Vatican
April 22, 2025
The first General Congregation of the College of Cardinals takes place in the Vatican, marking the beginning of a period […]
Pope Francis' final hours and gratitude for returning to the Square
April 22, 2025
Among the final words of the late Pope Francis was a "thank you" to his personal healthcare assistant, Massimiliano Strappetti, […]
Pope Francis’ body to lie in state until funeral on Saturday morning
April 22, 2025
The body of the late Pope Francis will be transferred to St. Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday to lie in state […]
Cardinal Farrell officially ascertains death of Pope Francis
April 22, 2025
Cardinal Camerlengo Kevin Farrell presides over the rite of the ascertainment of death and the placement of the late Pope […]
Seals placed on doors of Santa Marta papal residence
April 22, 2025
On the evening of Pope Francis’ death, a rite confirmed his passing and the placing of his body in the […]
Pope Francis: Death is not end of everything, but a new beginning
April 22, 2025
We publish the preface that the late Pope Francis wrote on February 7 for the book in Italian by Cardinal […]
Cardinal Gambetti: Pope Francis, pilgrim of hope
April 21, 2025
An evening Rosary was held in St. Peter’s Square in suffrage for Pope Francis, who passed away this morning. Leading […]
Pope Francis: A compassionate voice for Africa
April 21, 2025
Pope Francis had a big heart for Africa and Africans. He leaves behind a legacy of commitment to Africa’s quest […]
Pope's death due to stroke and irreversible cardiocirculatory collapse
April 21, 2025
The Director of the Directorate of Health and Hygiene of the Vatican City State, Dr. Andrea Arcangeli, releases the official […]
Pope Francis' testament
April 21, 2025
Pope Francis' testament, dated 29 June 2022, has been published, giving indications for his burial in the Basilica of Saint […]