Bishop Libasci Statement Regarding the Passing of Pope Francis

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 21, 2025

Bishop Libasci Statement Regarding
the Passing of Pope Francis

MANCHESTER, NH – The Most Reverend Peter A. Libasci, D.D, Bishop of Manchester, the Roman Catholic Church in New Hampshire, has made the following statement on behalf of the Diocese of Manchester.

“Christ is risen and continues to watch over His Church and the Vicar of Christ whom He has called home now, as his earthly pilgrimage is completed. A Pilgrim of Hope, a Shepherd of Mercy, a successor of Saint Peter joins his predecessors who passed from death to life in Christ, the Eternal Priest and Good Shepherd.

We pray for his peaceful repose as we pray as well for the one whom God will choose to be our next Pontiff and Holy Father.”

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The Diocese of Manchester is the Roman Catholic Church in New Hampshire, serving the needs of nearly 200,000 Catholics. For more information, please visit www.catholicnh.org/overview.