With deep sorrow and in unity with others around the world, Community of Christ extends our heartfelt condolences to the Catholic Church and all those mourning the passing of Pope Francis. His unwavering commitment to faith, compassion, and justice has touched the lives of countless individuals across the globe. We pray that the peace of Jesus Christ comforts his family, friends, and followers during this time of loss.

We give thanks for Pope Francis's legacy of fostering peace through mutual understanding, respect for human dignity, and love for others. May the challenge in his final Easter sermon live on that “the Risen Christ fills us with the certainty that we too are called to share in the life that knows no end, when the clash of arms and the rumble of death will be heard no more."