Pope Francis championed the cause of social justice, advocated for the poor and displaced, and reminded us all of the profound responsibility we share to care for one another and our common home. He was also a strong advocate for inter-faith dialogue and the building of bridges between different faiths.

I extend my heartfelt condolences to our Catholic community locally and across the world. May we reflect on his time as Pope and be inspired to carry forward his message of inclusion, peace and hope. 

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Mayor of Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council Councillor Kurtis Dickson

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Messages of condolence
Name Message
The Right Worshipful the Mayor, Councillor Kurtis Dickson

I was very saddened by the passing of Pope Francis on Easter Monday.

Pope Francis championed the cause of social justice, advocated for the poor and displaced, and reminded us all of the profound responsibility we share to care for one another and our common home. He was also a strong advocate for inter-faith dialogue and the building of bridges between different faiths.

As Mayor of Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council, I extend my heartfelt condolences to our Catholic community locally and across the world. May we reflect on his time as Pope and be inspired to carry forward his message of inclusion, peace and hope.

David Burns, Chief Executive, Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council

Pope Francis was admired and respected for his commitment to serving the poor and championing the causes of the oppressed. With gentle strength and profound wisdom, he broke down walls and built bridges — between faiths, between nations, and between people.

Kellyanne

Rip pope Francis 🕊️
 

Simon Lee

Pope Francis was a voice for compassion, social justice and environmental justice in the world. He embodied Christs love in his ministry. May he rest in peace. 

Cllr John Gallen

Pope Francis championed the poor & marginalised, including refugees. He led on climate action and in his final address called for peace in Gaza. A true leader of justice, compassion & humility.  Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal agus go mbeidh Proinsias i bhFlaithis. 
 

Carmel McCarthy

Rest in Peace Pope Francis

Margaret

Rest easy papa Francisco.. prayers offered

Áine Mac

Got to see Pope Francis this year a wonderful person, the peoples man, RIP Pope Francis 

Geraldine Kennedy

Papa please help my niece through the rough time ahead with her cancer treatment amen

Aine Dennison

Rip pope francis 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏
 

Adrian Mulvey (Ó Maoil Mhiadhaigh.)

*"In memory of Pope Francis, a beacon of compassion and humility, who reminded us of the power of kindness and inclusion in a divided world. His unwavering dedication to the marginalized and his courage in championing justice will forever inspire us. May his legacy of love and mercy continue to guide humanity toward unity and peace."* *"Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted."* — Matthew 5:4

Liam Toner

A humble man lead his life the way we all should compassion kindness & true Will never forget this Pope St. Francis of Assisi watch over Pope Francis
 

Le

Rest In Eternal Peace Pope Francis. 

Matthew Allen


Pope Francis was awesome he was a good guy and loved by everyone 

Shannon O’Dwyer

RIP Pope Francis a lovely gentle man changed the world to a better place may Gaza have peace and the world be at peace forgiveness and love 

Spino

Descanse en paz Santo Padre. Muchas gracias por todo lo que hizo por nosotros.

Naomi Marley

R.I.P to our beloved pope Francis. Now back in the arms of our lord. 

Ursula Conlon

He was a humble man who led by example. Like all of us, he was a sinner who made mistakes… who hasn’t! But he lived  his life trying to make a difference and make this world a better place. Reading some of the sad and offensive posts over the past 24 hours shows us how much we need to learn when it comes to treating one another with dignity and compassion. Pope Francis embodied these ideals throughout his life. RIP Papa. ❤️
 

Marie Byrne

You will be missed , may you rest in peace now 
 

Cultural committee lisburn

The Pope was not from our loyalist tradition and culture but rest in peace to the man 

Danielle

Thank you Pope Francis for all that you did for people who never had a voice, a chance or a choice. May you rest in peace and rise in Glory. May our Lord Jesus Christ keep your soul and grant you His Eternal Light.

Mirr Collins

Pope Francis Will Be So Missed, He Was Such a Wonderful Humble Holy Man, Loved and Respected All Over The World, May He RIP In God's Home Now.
 

John McGinley

Pope Francis rest in peace you championed the poor throughout your papacy. 
 

Janet Cunningham

Humble man will be a hard one to follow god rest his soul

Gerry Catney

You were a great and humble  pope for everyone rip 

Florence Herbert & HerbertFox Family

We mourn the death of the Holy Father Pope Francis. and thank him for all he did for the world, he truly made a difference in this world. We thank him for working for us to the very end and his Easter message to us. Pope Francis’ death is a great loss to all of the world and this is a very sad time 

​​​​​​​Paul Hand

Rest in peace Pope Francis holding you in my thoughts and prayers

Ronán O'Reilly

Rest in peace Bishop Francis. May God have mercy & your good work carry on.
 

Kelly Geddis

May you rest in peace and may your good work continue on

Brenda

Rest in eternal peace, Pope Francis. 
 

Rosaleen Markey

A wonderful pope a very humble man who was happiest amongst the downtrodden. May he rest in God's eternal peace

Danielle Murray

You were such a humble man the peoples Pope. "My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever" Psalm 73:26

Gerard Burns

Pope Francis your Holiness I will miss your smiling face now that you ar home in the father's house pray for me may you rest in peace.

Roisin Shanks

Go mbeadh solas agus suaimhneas De aige. I will remember your visit to Ireland with great fondness. Thank you for your leadership and for holding true at times of challenge.  

Pat Catney

Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiffs 12-year papacy was marked by progressive reforms, humility, and advocacy for the poor and marginalized. This world needs more leaders like the Holy Father. 

Kevin McGoran

Rest in peace Pope Francis. The people's Pope.

Yvonne and Gerry

RIP Pope Francis 🙏💐🙏

Rose Rice

RIP Pope Francis 🙏

Collette McShane

Pope Francis rip 🙏 what an amazing pope you were thank you x

Norma Gordon

You will always be remembered as a humble Pope & a gentleman . God Bless 🙏

Rosemary Catney

Rest in eternal peace Pope Francis

Eileen

Rest in peace . Pope Francis.

Fanning family Pallasgreen

Our deepest condolence on the sad passing of a great pope may he rest in peace

Daphne, David & Ruth McPherson

Deepest Sympathy to you all was a great Pope Francis very sad x
 

Prof. Dr. Mark Harry Louis Gordon, Ed.D., M.L.S.

Thank you dear Pope Francis for your kindness and compassion.

Anne

An inspirational being in this life and the next. Thankyou wherever you are now. Amen.

Victoria J

Even though you are no longer on Earth the evidence of all your hard work remains. Love and blessings

Chris Sheehan

Pope Francis did his best for the people while he could. Even when he was sick. Frail. In pain himself, he still worked. In his final months think he knew his time was coming to an end. I applaud the man for working to his dying day. I’m also sad to see him go. REST EASY. NOW YOUR HOME AND AT PEACE.  requiescat in pace Francis 
 

Louise McGrogan

May our Lord take your hand and guide you into his home.  Rest in peace Pope Francis 🙏 

Karen Haskins

A humble, gracious man. May he rest in peace x

Leeann K

May Pope Francis rest in peace. 

Bronagh Kelly

Rest In perfect peace ❤️
 

Bernadette McIvor

Back in the arms of the father pope Francis RIP xx 

Mary Bridget Hannah

May eternal rest grant unto him O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon him. Rest in peace, Pope Francis. Amen. 

Denise McLaughlin

He will be very missed throughout the world, rest in Peace 🕊️
 

Frances Kealey

RIP Pope Francis, you did so much for the poor and marginalised in the world.  Such a humble and gentle man. 

Mary Cook

RIP Pope Francis, thank you for your service and guidance. 

Geraldine Rafferty

RIP Holy Father

Donna Webb

RiP Pope Francis 🙏
 

Ann Grant

May God rest your humble and gentle soul Pope Francis 🙏🏻

Colette Howie

Thank you for being our Pope. RIP Pope Francis

Rachel Howie

Amazing pope. God bless you Francis 

Fiona Mooney

Pope Francis, a great leader and a man of compassion and humility. Rest in perfect peace. God bless.

Linda

Rest in peace.
 

Tomas

God bless him. I think he did his best, we have all made our mistakes but at least he acknowledged them and had started to change the church. May he rest in peace and hope people will listen to what he has said.

Jane Donnelly

To our kindest, most genuinely humble Pope, thank you for your belief in the goodness in humanity in some of the darkest moments. I pray you are in peace and have met your maker in the way your belief led you and are rewarded in heavenly love and recognition. Thankyou for all you have done and the bridges you have built. For the progressive steps you made and the apologies you gave for your predecessors and brethren and for pathing the way forward for a more inclusive, Diverse and equitable community within the church and all other religions. You will be dearly missed.

Michelle

Thank you Pope Francis for staying true to yourself throughout your years in power. Thank you for not only loving us but for loving every single person, regardless of race or religion. The amount of non-catholics I have seen commend your efforts for all humanity has been heartwarming. You will be forever missed, especially by young people all around the world. RIP, eternal rest and grant on to him o lord and let perpetual light shine upon him, may he rest in eternal peace.
 

Victoria

Very admirable and down to earth man .  Blessings 

Carson Loveless

Condolences to his family 

Susan Russell

Rest in peace pope Francis. Thankyou for what you have done for the world .everyone else gets to retire but not a pope .take you rest you have earned it .rip 🙏 pope francis

Tom Millar

With warm thoughts to those who feel this loss most keenly 
 

Shona, Jim, Josh and Connor

Rest in Peace Pope Francis and  thank you   🙏 🕊️ 🙏 🕊️ 

Heather Hannan

RIP Pope Francis blessed are the Catholic faithful to have had his life of love, humility, prayer and service and indeed many people of different religions and nine across the globe. 
 

Ann B

Rest In Peace Pope Francis. The world was brighter with your light in it. “ We must restore hope to young people, help the old, be open to the future, spread love. Be poor among the poor. We need to include the excluded and preach peace.“ - Pope Francis

 

Maureen Turner

You where by far the best pope in my lifetime and I hope the new pope continues in the same vein as you did and be one of the people you will be very sorely missed and you where much loved 🥰 

 

Clare, Sean and Leroy "woof"

We were very saddened to hear the news about Pope Francis passing away on Easter Monday, he will be sadly missed. Pope Francis will always be remembered for his causes and strong beliefs for a better world. Rest in peace Pope Francis and God Bless

 

Shona

For all the good works you completed throughout your life we Thank you, rip 

Jackleece

I'm sorry hear about the holy father Pope Francis, lord, we united in this sacrament by the love of Jesus Christ accept these gifts and receive our brother Papa Francisco in glory of your son Jesus our lord. amen hail Mary full of grace lord is with thee blessed art thou amongs women and blessed fruit of thy Jesus Christ, holy Mary mother of god pray for us sinners at hour of the death

Mary Francis

Rest in peace and rise in Glory our beloved Pope Francis. 'Those that die in Grace go no further from us than God and God is very near'.

 

Deirdre Patty

RIP POPE FRANCIS 🙏

 

Charlene Smyth

The people's pope right until his last breath. Champion of the poor and marginalised of society. May his last message of peace in the middle east be heeded. Rest in peace Pope Francis 🙏

 

Cecilia Loughran

Rip pope francis

 

Sharon Louise Cockley

Holy Father please welcome with open arms your Shepherd and our teacher Pope Francis may he be granted peace for all of his hard work whilst on this earth. We were fortunate enough to see him a few years ago at the Vatican. forever blessings from your humble servant.

 

Angela Rishton

May God rest your soul. rest in eternal peace pope francis

 

Lucinda riis-johannessen

I am saddened to hear the dearth of pope Francis. He has Raghu me so much and I have learned to sing ST Ann’s mass sheet music which is catholic and it means everything to me since pop Francis has died and I send my deepest sympathy to his family in Rome Italy may god look after pope Francis in heaven and I send my blessings out too 

 

Siobhan McAuley

Rest in Eternal peace Pope Francis

Ana Cunha Sa Amorim

Rest in Peace Santo Padre🙏


 

Maria Augusta Almeida

Querido Papa Francisco, Obrigado por tudo, tudo, tudo o que fez pela Evangelização, pela integração, pelas catequeses, por dar uma nova vida ao Mundo da Fé cristã. Jesuita que feliz estará a abraçar Jesus. Te echaremos y te queremos mucho Amem

 

Maria Beirão

Thanks, Thanks, Thanks🙏

Jake Salters

Pope Francis was a champion for peace, compassion, social and environmental issues and a true friend to gaza in the world RIP

 

Eilish Kelly

May his soul rest in divine peace. I give thanks for the grace and wisdom he brought to his time on earth.

Sean Mc Conville

Rest in peace Holy Father, may perpetual light shine upon you. Your kindness, love and humility is a beacon for us all. 🕊️

Michelle

Rest in peace dear Pope Francis 


 

Elaine Hoey

In memory of pope Francis who by example has shown how we should live,  rest in peace dear one, you've gone now to rest with the lord xxx

Margarida España

Querido Para Francisco, foste para todos nós em exemplo de humildade, fé, da aceitação de toda a Humanidade. Foi o teu exemplo que me fez regressar de que em determinada altura me afastei. Tanto, mas tanto que fizeste por nós. Agora é altura de rezarmos por ti, ainda mais do que já fazíamos, com a certeza que Deus Pai te acolheu com o mesmo sorriso e Amor que sempre deste a todos nós. Descansa em Paz meu queridíssimo PapaFrancisco. Vamos todos rezar para que o teu substituto continue o trabalho admirável que fizeste! ❤️🙏🏻🦋

Henry Kennedy

Just a small note wishing to express my deepest condolences to Pope Francis a Pope for the poor and needy God Bless You papa 🙏🙏🙏

Diarmuid Fitzgerald

May you rest easily in the loving arms of God. 🙏

Elaine

RIP.  Such a humble, genuine Pope.   A lovely man with a big heart.   Will be sadly missed 

Ben Heyes

God Bless Pope Francis, He Was an Awesome Pope. May he rest in peace. 
 

Stephen Barras

Rest peacefully Holy Father
 

Michele

May Gods angels carry you safely to the gates of heaven. RIP Pope Francis 💔
 

Geraldine Matier

Rest in eternal peace holy father.

Kate

R.I.P Holy Father

Joanne Murphy

Rest in peace Holy Father
 

Oliver

RIP Pope Francis, your work is done

 

Diane and George Craig

RIP Pope Francis.  Different beliefs but love is all 🥰

 

Fionnuala

Thank you, Francis, for your life and your witness. Rest in peace.

 

Hanno Klahn

Thank you for including the poor and displaced. Thank you for building bridges and standing up for LGBTQ rights and talking on behalf of the people who have no voice.

 

Jackie Valentine

Thankyou for all you did for all the people around the world.

 

Carol Hanvey

Rest In Heavenly Peace Pope Francis 🙏💚

Finola Mooney

RIP to the late Pope Francis. Thank-you for your Holy service.
 

Tania Taci

Rest in peace Pope Francis. Let us continue to pray for world peace and influence leaders to put people first and make the right decisions.


 

Elaine Harper

Thank you pope Francis RIP

 

Marie Jackson

R I P Pope Francis 🙏🏻

 

Ann Ferris

Rest in peace now your work here is done

Monica

Suaimhneas síoraí air

 

Nina Mitchell

God bless you Saint Francis 🙏 our lord has called you home to rest now. You advocated for so, so many and gave your life to others, in every way you could. May you have eternal peace Our Amazing Pope. Prayers for all x

Father Phylum Young

So sad to hear the Holy Father is gone, God bless all his children of the Lord.

Danny Mooney

The pope for all. R.I.P. pope Francis.❤️❤️

 

Emma

Rest in peace Pope Francis 

 

Sharon Rooney

A lovely compassionate Pope who was happy to be with the poor and disadvantaged. Will be deeply missed.

 

James Rooney

My prayers go to a genuine man of peace.

 

Frances

Rest in peace Pope Francis

 

Louise James

The world would be a much better place if there were more people like you in it. Rest in eternal peace in the arms of Angels 😇

Barry McGonigle

RIP our dear Papa, Pope Francis. Always remembered for your compassion and forgiveness ❤️

Irene McCann

Pope Francis RIP.. a people’s Pope.   He served God & his people world wide.  A humble man in every way just like the name he chose as Pope, from St Francis of Assisi.    I will miss him as will many people worldwide wide.   He set a precedent and therefore will be a hard act to follow, no other Pope will fill his shoes.   He should be canonised.  RIP 

Michael Johnston

R.I.P Papa Francisco

Sebastian PERNET

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Barra Ó hEireamhóin

Ar mo shon féin agus ar son mo chlainne guím suaimhneas síoraí ar ár bPápa Proinsias. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal. Baile an Doire Íochtarach.

Nicola Turtle

Resting peace our Holy Father watch over us all and keep us safe. 🙏

Stephanie Andrews

RIP POPE FRANCIS THE PEOPLES POPE, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN RIP 🙏 🙏

Maria Gannon

Rest in Peace Pope Francis you will be sadly missed 🙏🏻🙏🏻
 

LORAINS

A Phápa Proinsias, go raibh maith agat as cabhrú liom mo chreideamh a aimsiú arís. Go raibh maith agat as d’umhlaíocht agus as gach a ndearna tú i do sheirbhís do Dhia. Go raibh suaimhneas síoraí agat i mbaclainn ár dTiarna agus ár máthar Muire. Áiméan
 

Michael Drayne

A truly inspirational leader

Michelle Guy MLA

Pope Francis was a sincere man of faith, who lead through example. He reached out to the poor and the marginalised, was humble, compassionate and actively promoted a church that was open to everyone. Thank you for your service Pope Francis. Rest in peace. 

Mrs Kiera McGoran

Rest in peace Holy Father, you were a truly inspirational man.