The Funeral Rites
Coverage of the Holy Father's Lying in State and the Funeral Rites on Saturday, may be found on 'Vatican News' broadcast live on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@VaticanNews
On Monday 28th April 2025 at 7.00pm, Bishop Alan Hopes, Emeritus Bishop of East Anglia, will offer a Solemn Requiem for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis, the Supreme Pontiff, here at Our Lady & the English Martyrs.
All are warmly invited to attend.
O God, faithful rewarded of souls,
grant that your departed servant Pope Francis,
whom you made successor of Peter
and shepherd of your Church,
may happily enjoy for ever in your presence in heaven
the mysteries of your grace and compassion,
which he faithfully ministered on earth.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
Rest eternal grant unto him, O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon him.
May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen
Our Lady, Mother of the Church - pray for us.
Saint Joseph - pray for us.
Saint Francis of Assisi - pray for us.