Pope Francis died

The Catholic church is sitting on far more wealth than King Charles.

pascal30

Not as offensive as being head of the church of England and sitting on all that money. He should take note of the wonderful late Pope Francis's simple and pure way of living..

Do you think this is the thread to put your comment on?
Really?

Norah

pascal30

I wonder if he advised King Charles to donate some of his enormous wealth to the poor?

The Pope followed creeds of Catholic Church - not judging others.

That's a good point Norah.. He also set an amazing example when he was living in Buenos Aires of living very simply and even taking public transport whilst in high office.. He was an absolute inspiration... I hope he inspires others that met him recently.. is all I'm saying

pascal30

I wonder if he advised King Charles to donate some of his enormous wealth to the poor?

The Pope followed creeds of Catholic Church - not judging others.

It's offensive, untrue and even more so on this particular thread.

Not as offensive as being head of the church of England and sitting on all that money. He should take note of the wonderful late Pope Francis's simple and pure way of living..

Very offensive comment

I wonder if he advised King Charles to donate some of his enormous wealth to the poor?

He sounded quite frail yesterday I thought, but it's still a shock to hear this news today. I believe him to be a good man and hope he finds peace in heaven. RIP.

He doesn't look propped up the day before - or dosed up to be honest.

Aveline

He was dosed up and propped up. Poor old soul.

He was a role model for how to suffer illness with dignity and humility. I admire him for not 'hiding' his illness and being so open and public in his last day on Earth. I am sure so many would have felt blessed by his presence yesterday.

I had noticed that he had stopped using his oxygen and that maybe was his own decision- he possibly know it was time to give up but hung on until Easter.

No poor old soul to me- a hero really.

Anniebach

He certainly had dignity yesterday

Yes he did.

A strong and determined man, wanting to do his duty until the end.

I think he was probably determined to live long enough in order to give the Easter Blessing and he succeeded.
Having done that he has gone on his way in peace and may he now RIP. ✝️

He was dosed up and propped up. Poor old soul.

Anniebach

He certainly had dignity yesterday

Indeed.

Rest in peace Pope Francis - well done staying in Jesuit philosophy.

He had been so poorly, tbh I was surprised he made it out of Hospital. I did feel for him when I saw him on the TV giving his Easter blessing. A trooper unto the end.
RIP Pope Francis

He certainly had dignity yesterday

Poor old soul. I wish they hadn't revived him and revived him again and paraded him about. I wish he'd been allowed the dignity of slipping quietly away. RIP

A good pope. I pray for a worthy successor.

I also am Catholic.. but no longer a practicing one…but I do love the “still and peaceful “ feeling of an empty church…

I too think Pope Francis was a wonderful, caring man .. shed a few tears on hearing this news
R.I.P 🌟🌟

May he R.I.P.

I think the pope knew he's end was near but wanted to do the blessing as his final act as pope . Even when he was supposed to be resting he was working . I am an atheist but his sense of belief and duty helped many who had faith. And he committed himself fully to his life helping others . And fitting he died while still pope .
Like JenniferEccles said like our Queen that sense of duty they carried out right to the end.

A strong sense of duty right until the end.
Just like our late Queen.

lixy

He was such a good, unstuffy Pope. RIP

Agree with lixy unstuffy rare in church leaders a warm smile RIP

news.sky.com/video/pope-francis-has-died-at-the-age-of-88-the-vatican-has-announced-13353025

There is a little montage here of his time as Pope. It reminds us of some of the things he did - the time he went to meet migrants and those fleeing war and hunger.

He spoke about child abuse, was warmer to the LGBT+ community, visited Iraq and appointed the first 2 woman into position of "power into the Vatican.