Introduction to the Memorial Mass
A memorial mass to honor the life and ministry of Pope Francis will be held Friday at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Angels, the Archdiocese of Los Angeles announced Tuesday.
The Memorial Mass Service
The special service will be held at 12:10 p.m. by Archbishop José H. Gomez, who will be joined by Auxiliary bishops and clergy of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
Anticipation of Pope Francis’ Funeral
Friday’s mass will be in anticipation of Pope Francis’ funeral, which is scheduled for Saturday at St. Peter’s Square at 10 a.m. local time (1 a.m. PT). The Holy Father will then be laid to rest at the Basilica of Santa Maggiore in Rome.
The Life and Legacy of Pope Francis
Pope Francis died on Monday evening at the age of 88 of a stroke and heart failure, the Vatican said. The fragile pope made his last appearance on Sunday at St. Peter’s, where he blessed the crowds outside St. Peter’s Square.
Pope Francis’ Connection to the Archdiocese of Los Angeles
Pope Francis appointed nine auxiliary bishops to assist Gomez. As of 2005, the Roman Catholic population with the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, which includes Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Barbara counties, was 4.3 million. There are 288 parishes located in 120 cities in the Archdiocese.
Bishop Gomez’ Statement
"In this time of mourning, my prayer is that all of us in the Church will honor Pope Francis’ legacy by remembering that he called us to urgent tasks that are still not finished:
We must continue our work of serving the poor, the migrant, and all who are forgotten on society’s “peripheries.”
We must persevere in caring for our common home, which is the earth, and in building a world that respects the sanctity and dignity of all human life and the Creator’s desire that we live in peace and fraternity as one human family,” said Bishop Gomez in a statement released Monday.
Livestreaming of the Memorial Mass
Friday’s mass will be livestreamed on @LaCatholics and OLACathedral Facebook channels.
Conclusion
The memorial mass is a significant event to honor the life and legacy of Pope Francis, and it is an opportunity for the community to come together and pay their respects. The service will be a celebration of Pope Francis’ life and ministry, and it will also be a time for reflection and mourning.
FAQs
Q: When and where will the memorial mass be held?
A: The memorial mass will be held on Friday at 12:10 p.m. at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Angels.
Q: Who will be leading the memorial mass?
A: Archbishop José H. Gomez will be leading the memorial mass, joined by Auxiliary bishops and clergy of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
Q: Can I watch the memorial mass online?
A: Yes, the memorial mass will be livestreamed on @LaCatholics and OLACathedral Facebook channels.
Q: What was Pope Francis’ cause of death?
A: Pope Francis died of a stroke and heart failure at the age of 88.
