22 April 2025
Pope Francis: A letter to the Archbishop of Westminster
Commissioners Jenine and Paul Main
Territorial Leaders Commissioners Jenine and Paul Main write to Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, following the passing of Pope Francis.
Your Eminence,
On behalf of The Salvation Army, we extend our deepest condolences to you and the entire Roman Catholic community in the United Kingdom following the passing of His Holiness, Pope Francis.
Pope Francis was a beacon of compassion, humility, and unwavering faith. His dedication to serving the marginalised and his commitment to justice and peace resonated far beyond the walls of the Church, touching lives across the world.
His leadership embodied the love of Christ, and his legacy will continue to inspire generations to come.
In this time of mourning, Salvationists in the United Kingdom are praying for the Roman Catholic community, asking for God’s comfort and strength to be upon you.
Yet even in grief, we hold fast to the reality of Christ’s resurrection – the eternal hope that death is not the end, but rather the gateway to new life in him. May this truth bring consolation and peace as you honour the life and legacy of Pope Francis.
May God bless you all.
Written by
Commissioners Jenine and Paul Main
Territorial Leaders
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