Africa-Press – Ethiopia. The Ethiopian Catholic Church has expressed its deep sorrow over the death of Pope Francis and called on all Catholics and well-wishers to join prayers for the eternal rest of the Pope.
The Ethiopian Catholic Church Cardinal, Berhaneyesus Demerew Souraphiel gave a statement today in connection with the death of Pope Francis.
Cardinal Birhaneyesus expressed his deep condolences on behalf of the Catholic Bishops’ Council of the Ethiopian Catholic Church, emphasizing the Pope’s unwavering dedication to the Church and his relentless service to the impoverished and marginalized.
Today, we Ethiopian Catholics heard the death of our Holy Father, Pope Francis with shock, the cardinal said.
Today, 21 April 2025 morning at 7:35 a.m, Pope Francis went back to the kingdom of his Father, he said.
He added God has embraced our beloved father into eternal peace on the day following the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.”
The Cardinal noted that Pope Francis had conveyed his warm greetings to all believers gathered in St. Peter’s Square on the occasion of the feast of the Resurrection for peace across the globe.
Our Holy Father devoted his whole life to serving the Lord and His Church, Cardinal, Berhaneyesus stated.
“Pope Francis’s guidance and his messages of compassion and unity touched hearts globally,” the Cardinal remarked, adding, “His focus on social justice and his appeal for peace will be cherished for years to come.”
The Cardinal also urged prayers for the eternal rest of the Pope’s soul and for the Catholic Church during this time of mourning.
He added that Ethiopia’s Catholic faithful stand together over 1.4 billion of believers worldwide in grieving the loss of Pope Francis.
The Catholic Bishops’ Council of the Ethiopian Catholic Church once again expressed its deep sorrow and called on all Catholics and well-wishers who were with him in prayers during his illness to join prayers for the eternal rest of the Pope, he said.
The cardinal stated that Catholic Bishops’ Council of the Ethiopian Catholic Church will constantly update the funeral and other services taking place in Ethiopia and in Vatican city.
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