Like so many of you, the Conference mourns the passing of Pope Francis. A life marked by deep prayer, humble service, and abiding hope in the future, we give thanks for our friend’s unwavering commitment to forming women and men for others.
As fellow religious, we will continue to strive to give witness to the radical mercy and reconciling love he embodied so well.
Go in the light of God, brother Francis.
The finest memorial we can offer is to re-form our hearts as Pope Francis asked - to see our brothers and sisters, to listen to them and offer our prayers and actions that all may experience the fullness of God's promise. -Cardinal Blase J. Cupich