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Pope Leo offers thanks for 'great gift' of Francis, one year on from his death
Leo praised Francis’ mercy and solidarity with the poor, recalling his homilies and human fraternity message as anniversary commemorations continued in Rome.
- On Tuesday, Pope Leo XIV paid tribute to his predecessor, Pope Francis, on the first anniversary of his death while aboard the papal plane during his four-nation African trip.
- Francis died last year on Easter Monday at 88 following a five-week hospital stay for double pneumonia, setting the stage for the conclave that elected Leo a few weeks later.
- Leo recalled Francis' "gave so much to the church with his life, with his witness, with his word and with his gestures," citing his preaching on human fraternity and the 2015 Holy Year dedicated to God's mercy.
- Commemorations in Rome included a Mass at St. Mary Major basilica and the release of books like *Padre* by Salvatore Cernuzio, detailing his private conversations with the late pontiff.
- Books also explore Francis' relationship with Cardinal Robert Prevost, whom he brought to Rome in 2023; Francis called the American "a saint," fueling hypotheses he laid groundwork for Prevost to succeed him.
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Pope Leo XIV Honors Predecessor Francis on Anniversary of His Death
Pope Leo XIV paid tribute to Pope Francis on the first anniversary of his death, celebrating his work on God's mercy and care for the poor. Highlighting Francis' promotion of brotherhood and pivotal role in the church, Leo's homage coincided with a trip over the African region Francis once emphasized in his efforts.
Pope Leo Pays Tribute to Pope Francis on Anniversary of His Death
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Pope Leo pays tribute to Pope Francis on the anniversary of his death
Pope Leo XIV has paid tribute to Pope Francis on Tuesday on the first anniversary of his death. Leo recalled the preaching of Francis about God’s mercy and his gestures of solidarity with poor people.
Pope Leo offers thanks for 'great gift' of Francis, one year on from his death
Pope Leo paid respects on Tuesday to his predecessor Francis on the anniversary of his death last year, remembering the first pontiff from the Americas as someone who gave the 1.4-billion-member Church "so much with his words and his witness."
"His words and gestures remain imprinted in our hearts," said Pope Leo on the first anniversary of his predecessor's death. Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni also pays tribute to the late Pope.
Leon XIV calls to collect Francis’ legacy, in a message on the occasion of the first anniversary of the death of the Argentine pope
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