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He was the first pope to take the name Francis, the first pope from the Americas, the first Jesuit pope, and the 265th successor of St. Peter

In a letter to priests, the bishop says they may offer memorial Masses for Pope Francis on Saturday, April 26

The body of the late Pope Francis will be transferred to St. Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday to lie in state until his funeral on Saturday morning

'His whole life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and his church'

'The Holy Father, by his passing, now leads us once again into the silence of prayer'

Among his many duties and decisions, the late Pope Francis clearly enjoyed the company of other people, drawing energy from them and returning their affection with a word of encouragement or sometimes with just a caring smile

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta

He shares his glorified humanity with us so that we can share in his divinity. 

Through the practices of Lent we look with hope to God the Father.

With Holy Week underway, Pope Francis' presence at the Vatican's Holy Week and Easter liturgies is still uncertain