The Bishop of Sodor and Man has offered prayers for Pope Francis after his death on Easter Monday.
Pope Francis died at the age of 88 after suffering a stroke and heart failure.
Bishop Tricia Hillas issued a statement on the diocese’s website.
She said: “Our prayers are with our Catholic brothers and sister today. We join in giving heartfelt thanks for the life, ministry and devotion of Pope Francis and commend him to the love of God whom he has served so faithfully.
“That the Holy Father was able share in the celebrations of Easter is a great mercy and we trust that that he will in Jesus Christ rise in glory.”
Cathedral
As Pope, Francis granted cathedral status to St Mary’s Catholic Church in Douglas as a co-cathedral under the arch diocese of Liverpool.
Archbishop of Liverpool Malcolm McMahon said: “The Catholic Church has lost its universal Pastor, and so today we pray for his eternal rest, we thank God for the much good he has done, and we pray for the Cardinals as they move to elect another successor of Saint Peter to continue to guide and lead the Church in 2025.
“I have many fond memories of meeting him, most recently in January at the first general audience of the Jubilee Year.
“I will remember him as a kind and welcoming priest and bishop. Francis asked everyone who met him to never to forget to pray for him let us assure him of our prayers that he would finally meet the good shepherd and gentle judge he so zealously served.”
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