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Following the recent death of His Holiness Pope Francis, the Catholic community in Bury St Edmunds gathered in prayer and mourning at St Edmund’s Church to honour his life and legacy.
In the days after the announcement, numerous parishioners and members of the wider community visited the church to light candles, offer prayers, and write messages of condolence in a special book placed near the altar.
A Requiem Mass was held on the Friday evening, drawing around 100 worshippers and six clergy members. The service was marked by a deep sense of reflection and reverence, beginning with a eulogy delivered by Fr Anthony Asomugha.
In his homily, Fr Sean Connolly reflected on the pastoral mission of Pope Francis, describing him as a shepherd deeply committed to the poor, the vulnerable, and the marginalised. He emphasised the late Pope’s example of humility, compassion and service, saying that he “leaves behind a legacy of love, mercy and hope”.
The evening was a fitting tribute to a pontiff whose papacy had inspired many both within and beyond the Catholic Church.
