{"id":484253,"date":"2025-04-27T01:22:29","date_gmt":"2025-04-26T19:52:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nagalandpost.com\/?p=484253"},"modified":"2025-04-28T14:47:26","modified_gmt":"2025-04-28T09:17:26","slug":"third-diocesan-requiem-mass-for-pope-francis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nagalandpost.net\/index.php\/2025\/04\/27\/third-diocesan-requiem-mass-for-pope-francis\/","title":{"rendered":"Third Diocesan Requiem Mass for Pope Francis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Third Diocesan Requiem Mass for the late Pope Francis <\/strong>was celebrated on Saturday, at St. Joseph\u2019s Church, Ch\u00fcmoukedima.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Faithful gathered to mourn and honour the life and legacy of the Pope, who passed away on April 21 during the 12th year of his papacy, leaving a profound void in the Catholic Church and the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Reflecting on his life, Pope Francis\u2014born Jorge Mario Bergoglio\u2014was a pontiff marked by several historic \u201cfirsts.\u201d Elected on March 13, 2013, he was the first Jesuit pope, the first from Latin America, and the first non-European pope in over 1,300 years. His election followed the unprecedented resignation of Pope Benedict XVI. As the Church\u2019s first \u201cdigital Pope,\u201d he used social media extensively, reaching millions worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Pope Francis\u2019s papacy was distinguished by his emphasis on mercy, compassion, and humility. His Eminence Oswald Cardinal Gracias, Archbishop Emeritus of Mumbai and a close advisor to Pope Francis, remarked that the Holy Spirit had sent the right leader for the time. \u201cHe preached the Gospel undiluted, remaining fearless and faithful,\u201d Cardinal Gracias said, highlighting the Pope\u2019s integrity, compassion for the marginalized, and unwavering commitment to prayer and justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


The editorial director of L\u2019Osservatore Romano noted that mercy was the central theme of Pope Francis\u2019s pontificate. \u201cMercy is the air we breathe,\u201d the Pope often said, emphasizing forgiveness and compassion as essential to Christian life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Iconic Messages and Legacy<\/strong>
Pope Francis\u2019s pontificate left a treasury of memorable phrases and guiding principles:
\u201cDon\u2019t forget to pray for me\u201d became his familiar closing to public addresses.
\u201cWelcome, protect, promote, and integrate\u201d were his guidelines for addressing the global migration crisis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


He tirelessly called for peace amid global conflicts, advocating for \u201chonourable compromises\u201d and opposing the arms trade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


During the COVID-19 pandemic, his message of unity and hope resonated deeply: \u201cWe are all in the same boat, fragile yet important, called to row together.\u201d He denounced the \u201cthrowaway culture\u201d of consumerism and exploitation, emphasizing the dignity of the poor, the elderly, migrants, and the unborn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


He envisioned the Church as a \u201cfield hospital after battle,\u201d advocating for nearness and healing over judgment and exclusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Among his pastoral teachings, he urged clergy to carry \u201cthe smell of the sheep,\u201d encouraging closeness to the faithful. He promoted a \u201cmore widespread and incisive\u201d presence of women within Church leadership, appointing women to high-ranking positions in the Vatican Curia. He also advised married couples to cherish three simple yet profound words: \u201cPlease, thank you, and I\u2019m sorry.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Commitment to the Marginalized<\/strong>
Pope Francis\u2019s concern for the poor and migrants was a consistent hallmark of his leadership. He established the annual World Day of the Poor and frequently shared meals with the homeless. He advocated for bridge-building over wall-building, promoting dialogue, inclusion, and solidarity across religions and cultures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Death: A New Beginning<\/strong>
In his final reflections, Pope Francis expressed that death is not an end, but a \u201cnew beginning\u201d\u2014a transition into eternal life with God. This message of hope was echoed in his writings and speeches, offering consolation to millions grieving his loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Throughout his 12-year papacy, Pope Francis transformed the tone and image of the Catholic Church, bringing it closer to the Gospel values of love, mercy, and humility. His leadership reshaped the Church\u2019s global engagement without altering its core doctrines, fostering a more compassionate and inclusive spirit that will continue to inspire generations to come.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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