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Pope Francis died

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Grandmabatty Mon 21-Apr-25 09:17:17

'Any man's death diminishes me' said by John Donne captures what I feel. I am not Catholic but he was a good man. May he rest in peace.

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Anniebach Mon 21-Apr-25 09:16:08

Yes a bit of a shock, he blessed the people in St.Peters Square yesterday

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nanna8 Mon 21-Apr-25 09:13:09

I feel sad, too. He was a very good and faithful pope. I am not Catholic, either, but he was a person worthy of great respect. I hope they get another good one next.

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Bea65 Mon 21-Apr-25 09:12:08

Yes Smileless2012 is a bit of a shock as although he was in the wheelchair, I thought he looked well despite the past few months of illness… am sure many catholics will be upset 😢

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dragonfly46 Mon 21-Apr-25 09:06:36

I am not a Catholic but feel sad at his death. He was such a historic figure.

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Smileless2012 Mon 21-Apr-25 09:05:48

Yes, very poignant Bea and despite his age and having been so unwell I was shocked to hear this just now on BBC breakfast sad.

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Bea65 Mon 21-Apr-25 09:04:09

Pope Francis has returned to the Father at 88 …very poignant for him to die on Easter Monday ..saw the images yesterday on TV.

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