Merciful God,
Today, the entire Church bows in sorrow as we bid farewell to Pope Francis, Your faithful servant, returning to the eternal home You have prepared.
Kindly receive him into the fullness of joy and everlasting peace in Your Kingdom.
We thank You for the example of humility, mercy, and love that he sowed in the heart of the world.
May the seeds of faith, hope, and charity he planted continue to grow strong in each of us.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
