Members of The Catholic Women’s League of Canada share in the profound sadness being expressed throughout the world at the passing of our Holy Father, Pope Francis. Most Rev. William McGrattan, Bishop of Calgary and President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, invites Catholic faithful “to join their local Ordinary and their pastoral ministers in praying for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis. Let us give thanks to God for giving us such a good shepherd, an eloquent teacher of the joy of the Gospel, a humble witness, and a fellow pilgrim of hope. May the love and hope that Pope Francis found in the Risen Lord continue to radiate through our lives, and may he receive the reward promised to good and faithful servants who were heralds of the Good News of the Kingdom of God.”
Members are encouraged to read the complete statement https://www.cccb.ca/media-release/statement-by-the-most-rev-william-t-mcgrattan-bishop-of-calgary-and-president-of-the-canadian-conference-of-catholic-bishops-on-the-passing-of-pope-francis/ and to share in the attached prayer.
