Death of Pope Francis

From Archbishop Kay

The news of the death of Pope Francis has spread across the world drawing people everywhere together in thanks for his faithful and powerful ministry, witness to Christ and constant call for God's justice, peace, mercy and love. As Easter people we say with confidence:
May he rest in peace
And rise in glory.

I share with you the following statements:

The Rt Revd Anthony Poggo, The Secretary-General of the Anglican Communion - A Message of Condolence on the Death of Pope Francis

The Most Revd Geoffrey Smith, Primate of the Anglican Church of Australia - Statement following the death of Pope Francis

A Prayer on the death of Pope Francis

Let us pray.

Father in heaven, we praise your name
for all who have finished this life loving and trusting you,
for the example of their lives,
the life and grace you gave them
and the peace in which they rest.
We praise you today for your servant Francis
and for all that you did through him.
Meet us in our sadness
and fill our hearts with praise and thanksgiving,
for the sake of our risen Lord, Jesus Christ.

Into your hands, O merciful Saviour,
we commend your servant Francis.
Acknowledge, we pray, a sheep of your own fold,
a lamb of your own flock,
a sinner of your own redeeming.
Enfold him in the arms of your mercy,
in the blessed rest of everlasting peace
and in the glorious company of the saints in light.

Amen.

- A prayer from the Church of England