ST ANDREWS

Praying for Pope Francis today that he may rest in peace and rise in glory, this was my message this morning to my Catholic episcopal colleagues, Archbishop Leo and Bishop Andrew, and all our Catholic friends in the Dioceses of St Andrews and of Dunkeld:"The sad news of the death of Pope Francis this morning has come as a deep shock, and I want to let you know that I'm praying with the whole Episcopal Diocese for him in the hands of God, and for you and all of your Diocese. We have all lost a great man of God, a compassionate pastor and a prophetic leader. I am so glad that Pope Francis celebrated the Resurrection with the whole Church yesterday, and pray that he will rise in the glory and love of God whom he served so well and proclaimed so faithfully.With prayer, and warmest regards to you and all your clergy and people,+Ian" ..... It covers Fife, Perth and Kinross, Coupar Angus, Clackmannanshire and eastern and central Stirling, with St Ninian's Cathedral, Perth, at its centre...

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Primary location: Perth United Kingdom