The mourning period for H.H. the late Pope Francis will be from 26 April 2025 to 4 May 2025.
During this time, Bishop Paolo Martinelli invites the faithful to join in special prayer, in public and in private, for the soul of Pope Francis. It is a pious practice to pray the Our Father, Hail Mary/Hail Holy Queen and Eternal rest for the departed. Works of mercy may also be carried out in memory of the Pope and indulgences applied for his soul.
A special station has been set up in front of the Cathedral of St. Joseph, where the faithful may offer prayers for the repose of the soul of the Pope when visiting the cathedral.
LITURGIES
Sat, 26 April 2025; Sun, 27 April 2025 Liturgy of the day. Prayer for the Pope at the end of all Masses.
Mon, 28 April 2025 6:15 p.m. - Rosary for Pope Francis 6:35 p.m. - Sung Evening Prayer for the Departed 7:00 p.m. - Solemn Requiem Mass.
Tue, 29 April 2025 6:15 p.m. - Rosary for Pope Francis 6:45 p.m. - Evening Prayer for the Departed (spoken) 7:00 p.m. - Requiem Mass
Wed, 30 April 2025 6:15 p.m. - Rosary for Pope Francis 6:45 p.m. - Evening Prayer for the Departed (spoken) 7:00 p.m. - Requiem Mass.
Thu, 1 May 2025 6:15 p.m. - Rosary for Pope Francis 6:45 p.m. - Evening Prayer of St. Joseph the Worker 7:00 p.m. - Mass of St. Joseph the Worker. Prayer for the Pope at the conclusion of Mass.
Fri, 2 May 2025 6:00 p.m. - Holy Hour of Adoration 7:00 p.m. - Requiem Mass.
Sat, 3 May 2025; Sun, 4 May 2025 Liturgy of the day. Prayer for the Pope at the conclusion of the Mass.