We have just received the news that Pope Francis has gone to meet the Father, after a sacred journey during which he gave authentic witness as a shepherd and disciple of the Lord and servant of the Church.
Thank you, dear Pope Francis, for your closeness — also towards our Movement. Through your words and actions, you have taught how to love in a selfless way, until the very end, with a heart open to all.
Thank you for all your efforts to help our world recognise the one true path of unity and peace.
Thank you for the rich spiritual legacy you have left behind — one that will surely continue to be a great inspiration to the Church and to the world.
May the Lord grant you eternal peace and joy, and may Mary, Mother of the Church, welcome you into her embrace.
