ASIA/CHINA - Announcement on the website of the “Catholic Church in China” and the Patriotic Association: “Pope Francis has returned to the Father's house”

Beijing (Fides Agency) - “Pope Francis returned to the Father's House on April 21, 2025, at 7:35 a.m. in the Residence of Santa Marta, at the age of 88. We pray that, thanks to God's mercy, Pope Francis may enjoy eternal bliss in heaven.” This is the announcement published today, Thursday, April 24, on the website managed by the Patriotic Association and the so-called “Bishops' Conference of the Catholic Church in China.”
On April 22, Guo Jiakun, spokesman for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, expressed his “condolences” for the death of Pope Francis, stressing that “In recent years, China and the Vatican have maintained constructive contacts and conducted friendly exchanges.”
At the same time, news about the Pope's death continues to be published on websites, social networks, and all Chinese media outlets. Comments and reflections characterized by feelings of esteem and gratitude prevail, especially for the contribution made by the Bishop of Rome to world peace. His love for the Chinese people and Chinese Catholics, which he expressed many times, is also remembered.
( Fides Agency 25/4/2025)

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