For over 12 years,
Pope Francis,
He passed away on Monday at the age of 88 after dedicating his life to maintaining cohesion within the Church and its associates, such as the British monarchy.
Prince William
will attend the funeral services for Pope Francis as representatives of the royal family, according to royal expert Ian Pelham Turner who spoke with Fox News Digital.
Moreover, according to Turner, “At royal residences, flags will be flown at half-staff, and during the daily changing of the guard ceremonies, solemn music will be performed.”
POPE FRANCIS PASSED AWAY AT AGE 88, VATICAN ANNOUNCES
Similarly,
King Charles lll
went to Pope John Paul II’s funeral on April 8, 2005. As a prince then, Charles stood as the heir apparent to the throne and represented his family at the service held at Saint Peter’s Basilica in Rome.
Today, after hearing about Pope Francis’ death, Charles conveyed his “deep condolences” to the Catholic Church and everyone grieving this significant bereavement.
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I am profoundly grieved to hear about the passing of Pope Francis,” stated Their Majesties in a joint statement. “Nonetheless, our sorrow has been alleviated by learning that His Holiness managed to send an Easter greeting to the church and the global community he dedicated his life and service to so wholeheartedly.
King Charles went on to say, “His Holiness will be recalled for his kindness, his dedication to maintaining the unity of the Church, and his unwavering effort toward shared objectives among believers and everyone committed to improving the welfare of others. His conviction that stewardship over creation is a fundamental manifestation of faith in God echoed widely around the globe. By dedicating himself to serving humanity and our environment, he left an indelible mark on countless individuals.”
Both The Queen and I hold dear memories from our many encounters with His Holiness, which touched us deeply. It was an honor for us to meet with him earlier this month. Our deepest sympathies go out to the Church he dedicated himself to so steadfastly, as well as all those across the globe whose lives were influenced by him and now mourn the irreplaceable loss of this devoted disciple of Jesus Christ.
On Monday, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, who serves as the Vatican camerlengo, declared the Pope deceased.
“Ladies and gentlemen, with profound sadness, I must inform you about the passing of our beloved Pope Francis. This morning at 7:35, the Bishop of Rome, Pope Francis, has gone back to be with God. Throughout his life, he committed himself entirely to serving Jesus Christ and His Church,” said Farrell.
He guided us to embrace the principles of the Gospel with devotion, bravery, and inclusive compassion, particularly towards those who are least fortunate and most excluded. We express deep thankfulness for his role model as an authentic follower of Jesus Christ, and we entrust the spirit of Pope Francis to the boundless compassionate love of the one triune God.
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The Pope’s enduring connection with the royal family dates back more than ten years, beginning when the late Queen Elizabeth initially met Pope Francis at the Vatican in 2014.
After the passing of Prince Philip on April 9, 2021, Pope Francis
praised the late royal
For his dedication to both matrimony and a career devoted to serving the public.
In a telegram from the Vatican’s Secretary of State, Francis expressed his sadness upon learning about Philip’s news.
death at age 99
.
He also offered
Queen Elizabeth II
“sincere sympathies” for the loss of her husband of 73 years.
In remembering Prince Philip’s dedication to his marriage and family, his notable history of public service, and his steadfast commitment to the education and progress of coming generations, His Holiness praises him and entrusts him to the compassionate care of Christ our Savior,” stated the message issued in the pope’s name.
“The Holy Father extends his prayers, invoking the Lord’s blessings of comfort and tranquility upon you and everyone grieving this loss with the certain hope of resurrection,” the message ended.
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In 2022, the pope sent a congratulatory message to Queen Elizabeth II, praising her for seven decades of service as monarch.
On this happy day marking your Majesty’s birthday, and during this special Platinum Jubilee year, I extend warm regards and heartfelt hopes. Alongside these sentiments, please accept my sincere commitment to pray for divine favor from the Almighty God upon you, the esteemed members of the royal family, and every citizen of our nation—granting us unity, prosperity, and harmony.
wrote the
Bishop of Rome
, through Telegram to Buckingham Palace.
At the beginning of this month, King Charles and Queen Camilla had a private meeting with Pope Francis at the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta.
“Their Majesties, King Charles and Queen Camilla, had a private audience with Pope Francis today,” stated the Vatican.
said in a statement
During the meeting, the Pope conveyed his best wishes to Their Majesties for their wedding anniversary and also acknowledged His Majesty’s greetings wishing him a quick return to good health.
After their visit, a posting appeared on The Royal Family’s official website.
X account
It was mentioned that “The King and Queen were profoundly moved by the Pope’s gracious comments regarding their 20th wedding anniversary and felt privileged to convey their warmest greetings to him personally.”
The royal family’s trip symbolized attempts to forge stronger connections between the Catholic Church and the Church of England, which separated from Rome in the 16th century under King Henry VIII’s rule.
Since ascending to the throne in 2022 after the passing of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, Charles, who leads the Church of England, has prioritized forming connections with individuals from various religious backgrounds.
Landon Mion and Ashley Papa from Fox News Digital have contributed to this article.
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Prince William anticipated at Pope Francis’ funeral as relatives celebrate their bond with the religious figure: analyst
