#Mourning

Abraham Skorka: “With Francis, we dreamed of changing the world”

Rabbi Abraham Skorka, a personal friend of Pope Francis, shares his memories of their special bond, forged in Buenos Aires:…

Remembering Pope Francis. Cardinal Semeraro: “A friend and a shepherd always open to the Spirit”

“His immense humanity and deep spirituality remain enshrined in my heart.” Cardinal Semeraro shares his personal memories of Pope Francis…

Pope Francis: Card. Ferrão (Bishops of India and FABC), “we have lost a compassionate and courageous pastor”

Pope Francis: Mgr Colombo (Argentine bishops), “he taught us to serve the poor and to build peace”

The Pope and China. Chiaretto Yan (Shanghai), “He loved our country. He was China’s Pope”

Speaking to SIR from Shanghai, Chiaretto Yan describes the moment the news of Pope Francis’ death reached China, the reaction…

Pope Francis: Mgr García Cuerva (Buenos Aires), “we feel orphans of a father who has learned to love the world”

Pope Francis: prayers and suffrage Masses from Iceland to Malta, to Novosibirsk

Biagio Conte, the man who saw the face of Christ in the faces of those ‘abandoned’ by society

The lay missionary, founder of the Hope and Charity Mission, home to over 600 people including the poor, migrants and…

Elizabeth II’s Funeral: Welby, “her service to so many people had its foundation in her following Christ”

David Sassoli: Card. Hollerich (EU Bishops), “deep sorrow. His legacy in favour of democracy and solidarity” passed on to young Europeans

David Sassoli: tribute from PMs and Chancellors. “A friend, a true European, he defended EU values and principles”.