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With heavy hearts, we join Catholics worldwide in mourning Pope Francis, who passed away this Easter Monday. His commitment to the poor and justice embodied the Gospel values we teach at XJA. May his example of humble service, love, and mercy inspire our students to become true 'Men for Others.' Our community prays for our Holy Father and the Church during this transition.
Prayer for Pope Francis (1936-2025)
Loving God, today, we grieve for our beloved Pope Francis. We know you join us in our grief, that you too weep at the death of your dear friend and companion as Jesus did at the tomb of Lazarus.
Welcome our beloved Pope Francis into your waiting arms. Envelop him in your eternal love. And comfort us in our mourning as we strive to continue to follow his Gospel example to encounter Christ in all people and in all places.
We thank you for the gift of Pope Francis.
Through his life and teaching, you showed us how to love and serve one another, how to hear the cries of the poor and the cries of the earth and respond in compassionate love.
Pope Francis, pray for us. Mary, Mother of Sorrows, comfort us. Amen.
Fr. Nathan Wendt, S.J.
XJA Founding President
